Edgefield County, South Carolina

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Edgefield County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
Founded	1785
Seat	Edgefield
Largest city	Edgefield
Area
• Total	507 sq mi (1,310 km2)
• Land	502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
• Water	5.2 sq mi (13 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,657
• Density	51/sq mi (20/km2)
Website	[[1] www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/%20www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov]]

Edgefield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 25,657. The county seat and largest city is Edgefield. The county was established in 1785.

History

Edgefield County was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety-Six District. It was named for the village of Edgefield, which was established in 1785. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolutionary War and its significance in the Antebellum South.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km²), of which 502 square miles (1,300 km²) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km²) (1.0%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Saluda County - north
• Aiken County - east
• Richmond County, Georgia - south
• McCormick County - west
• Greenwood County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 25,657 people, 9,000 households, and 6,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²).

Government and politics

Edgefield County is governed by a council-administrator form of government. The county council consists of five members elected from single-member districts.

Economy

The economy of Edgefield County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing significant roles. The county is known for its peach orchards and other agricultural products.

Education

Edgefield County is served by the Edgefield County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the Piedmont Technical College Edgefield County Center.

Communities

• Edgefield (county seat)
• Johnston
• Trenton

Notable people

• Strom Thurmond, a long-serving U.S. Senator and former Governor of South Carolina.
• Benjamin Ryan Tillman, a U.S. Senator and former Governor of South Carolina.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Edgefield County, South Carolina
• List of counties in South Carolina

External links

• Official website