History · Furman

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Furman, in brief

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Furman is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census, down from 239 at the 2010 census. It is not to be confused with Furman University, which is in Greenville, South Carolina.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 239 to 224 (-6%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Furman, decade by decade

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The Florentine Bell Tower, a carillon that is a landmark on the campus of Furman University

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Famous people

Famous people close to Furman

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Eric BucknerAmerican basketball player · b. 1990

Thomas S. McMillanBaseball player and coach, lawyer, politician · b. 1888

Clara G. McMillanAmerican politician · b. 1894

Faxon M. DeanCinematographer · b. 1890

George Elliott HaganAmerican politician · b. 1916

Roy CAmerican singer, songwriter · b. 1939

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