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South Carolina Counties

The state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. Learn more about each county by selecting a county below to explore people, places and events.

The state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. Learn more about each county by selecting a county below to explore people, places and events.

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Collection Abbeville
Abbeville

Known as the “Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy”, Abbeville County played a key role in Southern history.

Collection Aiken
Aiken

Situated along the Savannah River, Aiken County shares its name with its county seat. An equestrian-enthusiast’s paradise, Aiken County is home to a polo club and a prominent horse racing scene with its own Triple...

Collection Allendale
Allendale

Allendale County lies next to the Savannah River in the Lowcountry.

Collection Anderson
Anderson

Anderson County is located in the Upstate of South Carolina, lying halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia.

Collection Bamberg
Bamberg

Bamberg County is located in southwestern South Carolina.

Collection Barnwell
Barnwell

The area now known as Barnwell County initially existed within the Orangeburg District before becoming Winton County.

Collection Beaufort
Beaufort

Beaufort County lies in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Tourism is important to the county, as many visitors flock to the area to enjoy coastal waters, barrier islands, wildlife, and historic small towns.

Collection Berkeley
Berkeley

Berkeley County is located in the Lowcountry, with its county seat in Moncks Corner.

Collection Calhoun
Calhoun

Calhoun County lies between Columbia and Charleston. The area is widely popular with the locomotive and logistical industries due to its proximity to major interstates.

Collection Charleston
Charleston

“Charleston County and the city of Charleston, its county seat, are the most historic locations in the state.”

Collection Cherokee
Cherokee

In 1897, lands from York, Spartanburg, and Union counties merged to create Cherokee County.

Collection Chester
Chester

Chester County is a county of about 30,000 residents located in South Carolina’s Piedmont region.

Collection Chesterfield
Chesterfield

Chesterfield County is located in Northern South Carolina.

Collection Clarendon
Clarendon

Clarendon County lies in the Santee Cooper region of South Carolina. The county’s economy revolves around timber, agriculture, and the railroad industry. Manning serves as the county seat.

Collection Colleton
Colleton

Colleton County lies in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and Walterboro serves as its county seat.

Collection Darlington
Darlington

The county is principally known for Darlington Raceway, which is an important venue for stock car racing.

Collection Dillon
Dillon

Historically, agriculture has had a large presence in Dillon County’s economy. However, over time, manufacturing has become the largest employer of Dillon County residents.

Collection Dorchester
Dorchester

Dorchester County has played in a significant role in history. The county is home to the nation’s first landscaped gardens, Middleton Place Gardens, which still exist today.

Collection Edgefield
Edgefield

Edgefield County lies within the Aiken/Augusta metro area along the Savannah River.

Collection Fairfield
Fairfield

Fairfield County is part of the Old English District of South Carolina.

Collection Florence
Florence

Florence is the hub of an eight county region called the “Pee Dee”. It is the center for business, health care, communications, education, retail sales, cultural opportunities, and recreation.

Collection Georgetown
Georgetown

Although a number of Native American tribes already lived in the area and the Spanish had visited, English planters and their African slaves were the first to settle what is now known as Georgetown County.

Collection Greenville
Greenville

Greenville County, South Carolina’s most populous county, lies in the Upstate.

Collection Greenwood
Greenwood

Lying in the Lower Piedmont of South Carolina’s Upstate, Greenwood County resulted from a merger of Abbeville and Edgefield counties in 1897.

Collection Hampton
Hampton

The area is home to a number of plantation homes open to the public as well as Lake Warren State Park and the Hampton County Watermelon Festival, which is South Carolina’s oldest continuing festival.

Collection Horry
Horry

Horry County is home to one of South Carolina’s tourism hubs, the Grand Strand.

Collection Jasper
Jasper

Jasper County was initially inhabited by Yemassee and Coosaw Indians.

Collection Kershaw
Kershaw

Today, Kershaw County is known as an important equestrian area.

Collection Lancaster
Lancaster

“Lancaster County and its county seat were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.”

Collection Laurens
Laurens

Laurens County lies in the Piedmont of South Carolina, with the Enoree River, the Saluda River, and Lake Greenwood comprising some of its borders.

Collection Lee
Lee

Lee County was founded in 1902 with a combination of lands previously belonging to Kershaw, Sumter, and Darlington counties.

Collection Lexington
Lexington

Lexington County lies in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Both the county and its seat were named after the Revolutionary War’s first battle, the battle of Lexington.

Collection Marion
Marion

Marion County has strong ties to Revolutionary War history. The county and county seat’s namesake, Francis Marion, was a Revolutionary War general called the “Swamp Fox.”

Collection Marlboro
Marlboro

Marlboro County was founded in 1785 within Cheraws District and named after John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough.

Collection McCormick
McCormick

McCormick County was founded in 1916 due to a combination of lands previously belonging to Abbeville, Greenwood, and Edgefield counties.

Collection Newberry
Newberry

Newberry County was founded in 1785 within the Ninety-Six District. Scotch-Irish, English, and German immigrants settled the area beginning in the mid-18th century.

Collection Oconee
Oconee

Cherokee Native Americans first inhabited the lands now known as Oconee County.

Collection Orangeburg
Orangeburg

Orangeburg County was founded as Orangeburg District in 1769.

Collection Pickens
Pickens

Pickens County lies in the northwestern part of South Carolina. Both the county and its seat are named in honor of Revolutionary War general Andrew Pickens.

Collection Richland
Richland

Richland County lies in the South Carolina midlands. Its county seat, Columbia, also serves as the state capital.

Collection Saluda
Saluda

Saluda County was founded in 1895 from lands previously belonging to Edgefield County.

Collection Spartanburg
Spartanburg

Spartanburg County was founded in 1785 and lies near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Collection Sumter
Sumter

Sumter County was first settled by Englishmen from Virginia and the South Carolina Lowcountry in the mid-18th century.

Collection Union
Union

Union County lies in the Piedmont of South Carolina with a population of about 29,000 people.

Collection Williamsburg
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.

Collection York
York

York County lies within the Olde English region of South Carolina. The county and its seat are named in honor of York County, Pennsylvania.

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Eyewitnesses to 9/11: From Tragedy to Transformation | ETV Shorts Sassafras Mountain | ETV Shorts

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Sassafras Mountain | ETV Shorts
As the highest point in South Carolina, Sassafras Mountain boosts tremendous views of three neighboring states: Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. It is also part of the Appalachian Mountains.
Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts Oyotunji African Village | ETV Shorts

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Oyotunji African Village | ETV Shorts
Oyotunji African Village is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina and was founded by the late Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi in 1970. Today the village is promoted as an authentic Yoruba...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts Ruff & Company | ETV Shorts

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Ruff & Company | ETV Shorts
Located in downtown Ridgeway, South Carolina, Ruff & Company is hardware store with a twist. Ruff & Company started in 1840 and has long since been a landmark in the community. The store has lots of...
Ruff & Company | ETV Shorts Reconciliation | ETV Shorts

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Reconciliation | ETV Shorts
Two men, Larry Doby and Bernard Baruch, are honored together in the form of bronze sculptures in downtown Camden, South Carolina. Both were Camden natives who went on to leave an indelible mark on the...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts South Carolina Jazz Festival | ETV Shorts

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South Carolina Jazz Festival | ETV Shorts
Jazz king John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in Cheraw in 1917. Dizzy was a founder of modern jazz, an innovative trumpeter known for his bent horn and bulging cheeks. The South Carolina Jazz...
South Carolina Maritime Museum | ETV Shorts

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South Carolina Maritime Museum | ETV Shorts
Located on the waterfront in Georgetown, the South Carolina Maritime Museum celebrates the rich history of seaports in the state. The museum features wooden boat replicas of some of the major ships of...
Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts Saluda County Schools | ETV Shorts

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Saluda County Schools | ETV Shorts
Saluda County has history, agriculture, great people and high achieving schools. We sit down with Saluda County's Superintendent to see how the students in Saluda are making the grade.
Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts Jasper County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Jasper County Economic Development | ETV Shorts
Strategically located near Savannah and Hilton Head, many companies are moving into Jasper County for the close location to I-95. According to the County Administrator, though, there is also a high...
Priscilla Smith from Juilliard | ETV Shorts

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Priscilla Smith from Juilliard | ETV Shorts
Priscilla Smith from Juilliard discusses chamber music. She discusses pitch in the baroque era and states that she enjoys playing in a baroque ensemble because it is more intimate than playing in an...
Juilliard In Aiken | ETV Shorts

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Juilliard In Aiken | ETV Shorts
Juilliard in Aiken is a week-long event featuring public performances, concerts and outreach to area schools from students and faculty of Juilliard, America's premier music conservatory. The...
Larry Rhodes from Juilliard | ETV Shorts

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Larry Rhodes from Juilliard | ETV Shorts
Larry Rhodes with the Juilliard School talks about why Juilliard decided to come to Aiken. Juilliard in Aiken is a week-long festival featuring performances and outreach from teachers, students and...
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts Lee County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Lee County Economic Development | ETV Shorts
Lee County is located in the Santee Lynches region of South Carolina. The county offers opportunities for business and industry with strategic locations to nearby interstates, all while providing that...
Joye Cottage | ETV Shorts

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Joye Cottage | ETV Shorts
Originally built as a farmhouse in the 1800s, Joye Cottage is now a sixty room mansion located in beautiful Aiken, South Carolina. Personally owned by Steven Naifeh and Gregory Smith, both Pulitzer...
Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts Le Creuset of America | ETV Shorts

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Le Creuset of America | ETV Shorts
Le Creuset has been making waves in the culinary field since the late 1500s. Known for their cast-iron pots, the company has continued to grow over the years. In the small town of Early Branch, in...
Little Red Barn Pottery and Art Gallery | ETV Shorts

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Little Red Barn Pottery and Art Gallery | ETV Shorts
If you are looking for something handmade and unique, the Little Red Barn is the place to check out. From one-of-a-kind pottery to hand-woven rag rugs, the Little Red Barn tells South Carolina's story...
Lookaway Inn | ETV Shorts

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Lookaway Inn | ETV Shorts
Lookaway Inn was built by James U. Jackson, the founder of North Augusta, for his brother Walter. The beautiful home is known as a landmark, as it sits prominently on a hill overlooking the city.
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts Marlboro County History and Museum | ETV Shorts

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Marlboro County History and Museum | ETV Shorts
The County of Marlboro was established in 1785 and has a very rich agricultural history. The Marlboro County Museum is a 4-building complex featuring the Jennings-Brown House, Medical Museum, Female...
Saluda County Economic Development | ETV Shorts Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts

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Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts
Uniquely located on seven acres of land in the heart of Lexington, the Lexington County Museum offers history buffs and novices alike a chance to travel back in time. The Museum is situated as a...
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts Marion Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Marion Economic Development | ETV Shorts
Marion County is rich in history. Despite the economic woes that exist in the area, there is great optimism. The State Department of Commerce has been of great assistance, and there is hope that new...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts Main Street Children's Museum | ETV Shorts

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Main Street Children's Museum | ETV Shorts
The Main Street Children's Museum, located in Rock Hill, S.C. offers fun and educational activities for children from birth to age six. The creative play space is inspired by the artwork of...