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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.

To view the state by tourism regions, visit ETV Shorts.

To view the state by landform regions, visit Web of Water or for the artistic sides of the state, visit A Natural State.

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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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Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center | ETV Shorts

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Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center | ETV Shorts
The Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center is a 20,000 square foot facility full of archives, memorabilia and the personal histories of the people of Calhoun County. Admission to the museum is free...
Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts City Roots | ETV Shorts

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City Roots | ETV Shorts
City Roots is an in-town sustainable 2.75 acre farm in the city of Columbia. This urban farm not only grows fresh, organic food for the community but it's also grown roots in the hearts of the people...
Central Carolina Technical College | ETV Shorts

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Central Carolina Technical College | ETV Shorts
The Health Science Center at Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter has gotten a facelift. The new building, in the middle of downtown, is a state-of-the-art facility that was created to give...
Winningest Coach | ETV Shorts

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Winningest Coach | ETV Shorts
Coach John McKissick knows a thing or two about winning. The Summerville High School Athletics Director and Football Coach just wrapped up his 60th year coaching and is only six wins short of a...
Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts C.T. Summer Hardware Store | ETV Shorts

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C.T. Summer Hardware Store | ETV Shorts
If you can't find it at the C.T. Summer Hardware Store, you probably don't need it. The Newberry tourist's magnet is equal parts hardware store, antiques store and museum. This fifth generation store...
Di Prato's Delicatessen | ETV Shorts

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Di Prato's Delicatessen | ETV Shorts
Di Prato's is a New York Style Deli located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina. Since opening in 2004, the deli has grown numerous fans. The staple, pimento cheese, has been such a hit that Di...
Tony the Peanut Man | ETV Shorts Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts
Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts Cooper's Country Store | ETV Shorts

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Cooper's Country Store | ETV Shorts
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...
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts
Economic development in Darlington County is booming with new industries coming in and existing industries expanding. Darlington County's success is due to the Economic Development Partnership that...
Cooper River | ETV Shorts

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Cooper River | ETV Shorts
The Cooper River has made a huge impact on the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The river, known as the "cradle of history of South Carolina," still makes a huge economic impact as an important...
Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts

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Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts
The Santee Cooper Lakes in Berkeley County have not been hunted for the American Alligator for many years. As a result the lakes in Berkeley County have some of the largest alligators in the United...
Networking: Aiken Young Professionals | ETV Shorts

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Networking: Aiken Young Professionals | ETV Shorts
Booming with industry and small town charm, Aiken has become a hub for many young professionals. AYP is an organization that helps those young professionals to become leaders within the community.
Aiken Equine Industry | ETV Shorts

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Aiken Equine Industry | ETV Shorts
Aiken's equine Industry is stemmed in history and the fabric of what Aiken has become over the years...the Mecca for people who love horses!
Brown's BBQ | ETV Shorts

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Brown's BBQ | ETV Shorts
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...
Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts Bee City | ETV Shorts

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Bee City | ETV Shorts
Located between Summerville and Walterboro, Bee City is a honeybee farm and petting zoo. Bee City's focus is to educate the public on the importance of honeybees. The petting zoo is a main attraction...
Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum | ETV Shorts

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Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum | ETV Shorts
The Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum is the site of the world's first railroad junction. The museum features lots of antiques that were once used by the railway, such as a velocipede, old...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts Broom Lady | ETV Shorts

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Broom Lady | ETV Shorts
The Broom Place, located in Boykin, South Carolina is an amazing shop where you step back in time right when you walk through the doors. Susan Simpson is known around town as "The Broom Lady."
Bee City | ETV Shorts Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts

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Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts
Kazoobie Kazoos, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's only full-time kazoo factory. The company ships fun all over the world and offers folks a tour around the museum and factory. At the...
Eyewitnesses to 9/11: From Tragedy to Transformation | ETV Shorts Bridges to a Brighter Future | ETV Shorts

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Bridges to a Brighter Future | ETV Shorts
Bridges to a Brighter Future is a college access program for Greenville County high school students whose potential outweighs their circumstances. The three-year program starts after ninth grade and...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts Blair School of Art | ETV Shorts

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Blair School of Art | ETV Shorts
Since 1997, the Blair School of Art has been teaching students how to create photo-realistic paintings through airbrush. The campus is located in Blair, South Carolina and offers students an intensive...
Eyewitnesses to 9/11: From Tragedy to Transformation | ETV Shorts Stepping Up

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Stepping Up
Brandon Whitmore loves ballet. The energetic teen has been dancing for 16 years, since the age of 2. During his sophomore year at the Governor's School for Arts and Humanities Brandon suffered a bone...
Parks of Barnwell | ETV Shorts

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Parks of Barnwell | ETV Shorts
The City of Barnwell is not only a place full of history, but it's also a place with a myriad of recreational options. With six parks to meet just about anyone's needs, it makes sense that the slogan...
Reconciliation | ETV Shorts Big Buck Racing | ETV Shorts

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Big Buck Racing | ETV Shorts
In 1997, The Grand National Cross Country held its first race at Big Buck in Union County, S.C. In that time, over 15,000 riders from all over the world have participated in the Big Buck GNCC events.
Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts Bill's Music Shop | ETV Shorts

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Bill's Music Shop | ETV Shorts
"Friday At Bill's" is a story about music and it's also a story about a small business in transition. Bill Wells, founder of Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor, died in November 2011, and his son...