What is the history of Kingstree, South Carolina?

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The original town was laid out as Williamsburg by the Province of CarolinaLords Proprieters in colonial times. But a lone, unusually large Eastern white pinewhite pine was found along the Black River (South Carolina)Black River. Since tall white pines were ideal for use as masts for ships, the king claimed it. The king's broad arrow mark was put upon this tree to prevent anyone else from cutting it. It was never cut. Over time, the county kept the name Williamsburg, but the county seat became known as The King's Tree, giving rise to its modern name. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingstree%2C_South_Carolina

The original town was laid out as Williamsburg by the Province of CarolinaLords Proprieters in colonial times. But a lone, unusually large Eastern white pinewhite pine was found along the Black River (South Carolina)Black River. Since tall white pines were ideal for use as masts for ships, the king claimed it. The king's broad arrow mark was put upon this tree to prevent anyone else from cutting it. It was never cut. Over time, the county kept the name Williamsburg, but the county seat became known as The King's Tree, giving rise to its modern name. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingstree%2C_South_Carolina

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