Switzer is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Switzer was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1952.[2] The community was named for the Switzer family, the original owners of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Switzer, South Carolina
  2. "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 8. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

34°48′18″N 82°01′41″W / 34.80500°N 82.02806°W / 34.80500; -82.02806


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