Laurens County, County seat in South Carolina, United States.
The 722-square-mile territory in South Carolina features rolling hills, rivers, and Lake Greenwood at an elevation of 177 meters.
The county, established in 1785, honors Henry Laurens, the fifth president of the Continental Congress, and witnessed numerous battles during the American Revolution.
The county maintains four public school districts and Presbyterian College in Clinton, contributing to the educational development of its 67,539 residents.
Major transportation routes include Interstate 26, Interstate 385, and US Highway 76, connecting the county to surrounding regions and facilitating commerce.
Former U.S. President Andrew Johnson worked as a tailor in Laurens County during the 1820s before his political career began.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: March 12, 1785
Capital city: Laurens
Elevation above the sea: 177 m
Shares border with: Spartanburg County, Union County, Newberry County, Greenwood County, Abbeville County, Anderson County, Greenville County
Website: https://laurenscounty.us
GPS coordinates: 34.48357,-82.00593
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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