Trio (/ˈtr/) is an unincorporated community in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. Trio is 9.4 miles (15.1 km) west-northwest of Andrews.

Trio, South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina is located in South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina is located in the United States
Trio, South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°29′10″N 79°43′03″W / 33.48611°N 79.71750°W / 33.48611; -79.71750
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyWilliamsburg
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)843, 854
GNIS feature ID1227213[1]

History

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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.[2][3] In 1883 the Bryan brothers established a post office and officially named the community Trio, pronounced "Try-oh" in the local dialect.[2][3] A small community subsequently grew around the post office.[2]

The two-story brick building that originally housed the Trio Post Office served multiple purposes for local residents throughout the twentieth century.[3] It functioned as a rural store, health clinic, and financial institution, known as The Bank of Trio.[3] The building is no longer in use today, and is in a state of disrepair, but remains a local landmark.[3]

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

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  1. ^ "Trio". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Trio Post Office". SC Picture Project. January 15, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2024.