Abbeville County
Founded in 1785 as the Abbeville District, the county today is comprised of six towns and communities, the largest of which is the historic town of Abbeville.
The town of Abbeville was so actively involved in events relating to the Civil War that it claims the title "Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy". On November 22, 1860, Secession Hill was the site of the first public meeting organized to consider seceding from the Union. On May 2, 1865, at the Burt-Stark Mansion, President Jefferson Davis met for the last time with his Council of War and agreed to disband his Confederate troops.
Edgefield County
Founded in 1785, Edgefield County has played a large role in South Carolina's history. The county is best known for having produced ten governors and five lieutenant governors. Residents have also assisted in the establishment of Clemson University and Winthrop University. Edgefield County peach farms produce most of the peaches grown in South Carolina, which is second only to California in peach production.
Greenwood County
In 1823, John McGehee, Jr. built a log house for his bride-to-be on his 600-acre plantation. It is said Mrs. McGehee named their summer home “Greenwood” and later gave the name to the small village that grew around it.
Laurens County
Laurens County began as a major intersection of travel in colonial America. The same five crossroads promoted a centralization of agriculture and textile mills in later years, and Laurens County quickly gained an agrarian wealth and lifestyle.
McCormick County
At the doorway to the fabulous J. Strom Thurmond Lake, McCormick County offers a beautiful blend of the old and new. The City of McCormick is literally built on history. Beneath the town lie almost five miles of tunnels from the gold mines of previous centuries. Facilities for fishing and boating await sportsmen at beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake, formerly Clarks Hill.
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