SC 262
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From: Columbia (Richland County)
To: near Leesburg (Richland County)
Total Length: 17.8 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 76, US 378: 0 - 0
I-77 (exit 9): 0.1 - 0.1
US 601: 14.8 - 14.9
Creation: SC 263 appeared in 1938 as new primary routing, running from US 76 east 7 miles (to about where S-40-1790 Old Leesburg Rd crosses Cedar Creek). This is the only SC 262.
Adjustments: In 1940, SC 262 was extended east as new primary routing to SC 26 (now US 601).
In 1941, SC 262 was removed from the very lengthy Old Leesburg Rd (some is S-40-1444 and S-40-1790).
In 1947, SC 262 was downgraded to S-40-18 and S-40-23.
In 1949, SC 262 was restored to the state primary system.

1938 Official
SC 262 appears east of Columbia
1938 Official
1940 Official
SC 262 extended to SC 26
1940 Official
1948 Official
SC 262 decommissioned
1948 Official
1949 Official
SC 262 returns to action
1949 Official

Improvements: SC 262 was paved on its first 3 miles upon inception.
SC 262 was fully paved in 1942.
SC 262 was multilaned from US 76-378 to Fairmont Rd in 1965.
Comment: SC 262 serves as the southern boundary for Fort Jackson for nearly its entire length.


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