Allsbrook, South Carolina Explained

Official Name:Allsbrook, South Carolina
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:South Carolina#USA
Pushpin Label:Allsbrook
Coordinates:34.0203°N -78.9464°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:South Carolina
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Horry
Timezone:Eastern
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:29569
Area Code:843

Allsbrook is an unincorporated community in Horry County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

History

An early variant name was "Sanford". A rail stop was located in the settlement.[1] A post office called Allsbrook was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1947.[2] The present name is after N. B. Allsbrook and J. R. Allsbrook, brothers and first settlers.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Carolina Railroads - Wilmington, Chadbourn & Conway Railroad.
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 August 2019.
  3. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Palmetto Place Names. 1941. Sloane Printing Co.. 20.