Williamsburg

Williamsburg County lies in the southern Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The county was named in honor of King William III. Kingstree serves as its county seat.

Scotch-Irish and French Huguenots first settled the area in the 18th century. Williamsburg County was founded in 1804 after previously belonging to the Georgetown District. The Revolutionary War battles of Black Mingo, Mount Hope Swamp, and Lower Bridge all took place in the region.

The region first became wealthy from the cultivation of Indigo, and today it remains largely agricultural. It is also known for its nature preserves and outdoor sports.

Explore ETV Shorts and Pee Dee Explorer to learn more about this county and surrounding counties.

History of Williamsburg County. Accessed June 13. 2016. http://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/index.aspx?page=258

Portrait Of The William Cooper Family | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 19

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The William Cooper family of Williamsburg County, photographed outside their home near Hemingway. A tobacco farmer, William "Yankee" Cooper owned about a hundred acres of land on which he supported...

Black River | South Carolina Public Radio

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“B” is for Black River. The Black River takes its name from its tea-colored waters. The river begins in the Sandhills of Lee County, and is joined at Rocky Bluff Swamp near Sumter. The Pocotaligo...

Co-op Hog Shipment Day at Kingstree | History of SC Slide Collection

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Co-op hog shipment day at Kingstree, Williamsburg County, in February 1937. Cooperatives were encouraged in the New Deal, through loans from the Farm Security Administration, as a means of helping...

The Traveling Four Quartet Photos | Digital Traditions

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Gospel group that sang in the Sunday afternoon “Gospel Extravaganza” portion of the Williamsburg County Black Heritage Festival in Kingstree, SC.

Lord, I’m Going to Walk the Long Way Home | Digital Traditions

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Lorenzo Conyers and his three young sons perform original gospel arrangements during the Sunday afternoon “Gospel Extravaganza” portion of the Williamsburg County Black Heritage Festival in Kingstree...

You’ve Got a Friend | Digital Traditions

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Lorenzo Conyers and Sons Photos | Digital Traditions

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Mary Albertha Green: Quilting Photos | Digital Traditions

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Mrs. Mary Albertha Green is a lifelong resident of the Sutton Community of Andrews. Mrs. Green has been quilting since the age of eight, when an aunt taught her to turn old clothes into beautiful and...

St. Paul’s Baptist Choir Photos | Digital Traditions

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One of the choirs that sang in the Sunday afternoon “Gospel Extravaganza” portion of the Williamsburg County Black Heritage Festival in Kingstree, SC.

Williamsburg Historical Museum | ETV Shorts

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Located in downtown Kingstree, the Williamsburg Historical Museum offers guests a chance to see antique china, early maps and even a dug-canoe. The museum also has the County Record newspaper on...

Cooper's Country Store | ETV Shorts

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When you walk into Cooper's Country Store, it's like walking back in time. The store was built in 1937, and not much has changed since then. It's located in Salters right off of Highway 521 and has...

Brown's BBQ | ETV Shorts

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Brown's BBQ in Kingstree is an icon for Williamsburg County. They are famous for their vinegar based BBQ but Brown's extensive buffet has just about anything to please even the pickiest of eaters...