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Cross Keys, South Carolina

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277: 429: 22: 55:, a plantation home built in 1812–1814, stood at the intersection of two important early highways (the Old Charleston Road, now known as Old Buncombe Road, and Old Ninety-Six Road, also known as the Old Piedmont Stage Road) and was a stop for early travelers in the area. The site is listed on the 489: 215: 494: 470: 208: 201: 56: 80: 41: 390: 87:. Meanwhile, the other brother, who held the ship's keys, ventured into Union County, settling the locale now known as Cross Keys. 60: 463: 193: 499: 367: 329: 225: 84: 37: 456: 79:
of South Carolina. One brother, who had been in charge of sailing their ship, came across an area of land in southern
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According to local history, Cross Keys was named following the travels of two British brothers from
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cross Keys, South Carolina
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was established at Cross Keys in 1809 and operated until 1909.
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which he decided to settle, thus creating the community of
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Unincorporated communities in Union County, South Carolina
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Historic Cross Keys - The Bobo House and Plantation
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unincorporated community
Union County, South Carolina
plantation
post office
Cross Keys House
National Register of Historic Places
Padgett's Creek Baptist Church
Charleston
the Upstate
Spartanburg County
Cross Anchor
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cross Keys, South Carolina



"National Register Properties in South Carolina: Cross Keys House, Union County (S.C. Hwy. 49, Cross Keys)"
"All Known SC Post Offices - 1785 to 1971"
"How did Cross Anchor Get Its Name?"
Historic Cross Keys - The Bobo House and Plantation
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Union County, South Carolina
County seat
Union
City
Union
Towns
Carlisle

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