Little Africa, South Carolina
Little Africa is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]
History
Little Africa was founded in 1880 by Simpson Foster, an emancipated slave and Emanuel Waddell, a full blooded Cherokee Indian.[2]
Little Africa is a very quiet community. It has many houses and homes and a park. Two landowners and active community members T.C. Blackley and Charlie Proctor, Sr. donated 8 acres of land for the Little Africa community park. The park is often used for recreational gatherings and family reunions.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Africa, South Carolina
- ↑ Leonard, Michael (July 2, 1981). "Our Heritage". Herald-Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ Haskins, Shelley (April 9, 1994). "Little Africa Park Plans Win Support". Herald-Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
Municipalities and communities of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 35°10′02″N 82°01′36″W / 35.16722°N 82.02667°W
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