Due West, South Carolina
Town in the United States in Abbeville County
About Due West
Due West is a town in Abbeville County, South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Due West had a population of 1,219. It is home to Erskine College, Erskine Theological Seminary and Dixie High School.
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How Due West is governed
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Residents of Due West
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Population over time
From 1,247 in 2010 to 1,219 in 2020 (−2.2%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,219 |
| 2010 | 1,247 |
History
Some say the name is a mispronunciation of "DeWitt's Corner", while others believe the town was due west on a pioneer trail.
The Treaty of Dewitt's Corner, a historic peace negotiation in May 1777 with the Cherokee Indians, was signed in Due West. As a result of the treaty, the Cherokee peoples broke into two factions. One of them, the Chickamauga Cherokee, continued fighting area settlers for another 17 years.
The Erskine College-Due West Historic District, Lindsay Cemetery, and Young Place are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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