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Information &
Facts about Pickens County, South Carolina
County of Pickens Population:
1940 - 37,111
1950 - 40,958
1960 - 46,030
1970 - 58,956
1980 - 79,292
1990 - 93,894
1999 - 107,087
County of Pickens official site
County of Pickens
222 McDaniel, B-12
Pickens, SC 29671
Email: Postmaster@PICKENS.lib.sc.us
Phone: 864-898-5999
Pickens County Courthouse
222 Mcdaniel Ave
Pickens, SC 29671-2556
Phone: 864-898-5900
Pickens County history
"Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew
Pickens (1739-1817). The county seat is the town of Pickens. This
area in the northwestern corner of the state was Indian territory
until 1777. It subsequently became part of Pendleton District
(at one time called Washington District). In 1826 Pendleton was
divided into two counties, Pickens and Anderson; the western portion
of Pickens County was later split off to form Oconee County (1868).
The earliest European settlers in this region were Indian traders.
The British built Fort Prince George around 1753 as protection
against the Indians, and the fort was the site of several battles
in the Cherokee War of 1756. The Cherokee town of Old Seneca was
later destroyed by American troops in 1776. John C. Calhoun (1782-1850),
United States vice president, senator, and cabinet member, made
his home at Fort Hill plantation in Pickens County. His son-in-law,
Thomas Green Clemson (1807-1888), bequeathed the plantation to
the state for use as an agricultural college, which led to the
founding of Clemson University."
Compiled by South Carolina State Library 1996.
Pickens County SC Genealogy
We have the Internet's best collection of FREE online searchable
genealogy data for Pickens, Oconee, Anderson and Pendleton District.
Includes searching, maps, books, archive, records, photos, forums,
query boards and much more!! From the expert to the beginner,
we have resources, tips, and lessons that will assist in the search
for the South Carolina family. New information is added weekly!
Records online: census, marriage, death, cemetery, tax, land,
probate, will, queries, court, pension, maps, links, church, deeds,
bible, military, vital, history and many more.
The Pickens County Library System provides all county residents
with access to information through our collections and services.
These support the informational, educational, cultural, and entertainment
needs of county residents.
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