Trio, South Carolina
History
The community of Trio, was named for a trio of brothers, William D. Bryan, Walter R. Bryan, and James Bryan, who relocated to the area from North Carolina during the late 19th century to establish a turpentine business along the Georgetown and Western Railroad. In 1883 the Bryan brothers established a post office and officially named the community Trio, pronounced "Try-oh" in the local dialect. A small community subsequently grew around the post office.
The two-story brick building that originally housed the Trio Post Office served multiple purposes for local residents throughout the twentieth century. It functioned as a rural store, health clinic, and financial institution, known as The Bank of Trio. The building is no longer in use today, and is in a state of disrepair, but remains a local landmark.
The community of Trio has an AME church on Trio road, a fire station, the Bank of Trio/Trio Post Office, and 2 convenience stores as well as houses.
References
- ^ "Trio". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Neuffer, Claude; Neuffer, Irene (1983). Names in South Carolina Vols. XIII-XVIII, 1966-1971. Spartanburg, SC: The Reprint Company. p. 38. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Trio Post Office". SC Picture Project. January 15, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
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