Modoc - McCormick S.C. Chamber of Commerce

Mococ in McCormick County, South Carolina

Modoc was called Bountwell until the railroad came through. On February 26, 1882, the name was changed to Modoc.

According to local legend the name Modoc was given by an official of the Augusta and Knoxville Railroad because of the company’s financial difficulties in procuring right-of-way easements for building the rail line through the town. Officials suggested that the local citizens were “scalping” the company. This occurred during the period when the Modoc Indians were on the rampage in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Hernando de Soto, with a small invading army of Spanish Conquistadors, crossed the Savannah River from Georgia into South Carolina at Pace’s Island on April 17, 1540. 2 mi. southwest of Modoc.

The mission of the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and vision, programs, projects and initiatives that will promote and serve the community, its businesses and its citizens. We serve the whole county that includes our historic railtowns of Mt. Carmel, Willington, McCormick, Plum Branch, Parksville, Modoc and Clarks Hill.

CONTACT US

Phone:
(864) 852-2835

Email:
info@mccormickscchamber.org

Fax:
(864) 852-2837

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 938, McCormick, SC 29835

Office Address:
100 South Main St., McCormick, SC 29835
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