Pickens County, Administrative county in northwestern South Carolina, US
The county encompasses 512 square miles of terrain with rolling hills, forests, and waterways across the northwestern region of South Carolina.
Established in 1826, the territory emerged from former Cherokee lands and was named after Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens.
The county holds regular community recognition programs, including the Pinnacle Citizen Award that acknowledges residents for their contributions to local development.
The Pickens County School District maintains educational facilities throughout the region, serving more than 130,000 residents with modern learning resources.
The Hagood Mill, constructed in 1845, contains ancient Native American petroglyphs discovered in 2003 and hosts monthly heritage festivals.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: 1826
Capital city: Pickens
Shares border with: Transylvania County, Anderson County, Greenville County, Oconee County
Website: http://co.pickens.sc.us
GPS coordinates: 34.89000,-82.72000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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