Anderson County, Administrative division in northwestern South Carolina, United States
Anderson County spans 755 square miles of land and water, featuring Lake Hartwell with 1,000 miles of shoreline for residential and recreational purposes.
The county, established in 1826, bears the name of Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson and developed into an ammunition production center during the Civil War.
Anderson University, a private institution with 4,000 students, contributes to the educational landscape while maintaining strong connections to local manufacturing and agriculture.
The county operates under a Council-Administrator government system, with seven council members elected from single-member districts serving two-year terms.
Manufacturing dominates the local economy with 230 factories, including 22 international companies, specializing in automotive parts, metal products, and industrial machinery.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: December 20, 1826
Capital city: Anderson
Shares border with: Pickens County, Greenville County, Laurens County, Abbeville County, Elbert County, Hart County, Oconee County
Website: https://andersoncountysc.org
GPS coordinates: 34.52000,-82.64000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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