Calhoun County Genealogy
Calhoun County was formed in 1908 from Lexington and Orangeburg Counties. The county was named for John C. Calhoun, who served as a Vice President of the United States, Secretary of State and Secretary of War and as a Senator from South Carolina. John C. Calhoun. The town of St. Matthews is the County seat and was founded in 1841. Calhoun County is also the location of Fort Motte. Fort Motte was the site of a Revolutionary War event where the British had taken control of the Motte Plantation House. Rebecca Motte assisted the Patriot soldiers in getting the British off their property at the cost of their home.
Calhoun County Courthouse
Courthouse Annex, Suite 108
County Courthouse
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries of Calhoun County
Query Forums
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Dunn_1948 on “Jeremiah Dunn b.1774″
Searching for information on Jeremiah Dunn. In 1850 he resided in St. Mathews, SC. He married Telitha Hill in 1797.
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Cities and towns of Calhoun County:
Cameron
Creston
Fort Motte
Hammond Crossroads
Lone Star
Saint Matthews (County Seat)
Singleton
News related to Calhoun County, SC
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Trucker’s widow: Penalties too soft – Albany Times Union
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Trucker's widow: Penalties too soft
Albany Times Union On Wednesday, Sheriff Thomas Summers of Calhoun County, SC, where Rivenburg was slain, said that such plea deals are not uncommon to secure convictions for … Prosecutor says sentences 'appropriate' for two men in Rivenburg case |
WEEK TWO MATCHUPS – Aiken Standard (subscription)
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WEEK TWO MATCHUPS
Aiken Standard (subscription) Calhoun County defeated Wagener-Salley 63-0 when the teams played in 2007. Rodriquez Dunbar, QB/WR/KR. The War Eagles' most dynamic player had two … |
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Hometown Heroes
The State Auburn offensive lineman Eric Mack (Calhoun County): Listed as third-string guard. Clemson freshman running back Roderick McDowell (Sumter): Redshirt … |
Two receive 30-day sentences in Jason Rivenburg murder case – Land Line Magazine
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Two receive 30-day sentences in Jason Rivenburg murder case
Land Line Magazine Two men charged as accessories in the murder of trucker Jason Rivenburg were sentenced in a Calhoun County, SC, courtroom on Monday, Aug. 30. … |
Bluegrass and Country Music Jamboree set for this weekend – The Tand D.com
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Bluegrass and Country Music Jamboree set for this weekend
The Tand D.com This year's lineup includes Muley and The Cotton Pickers of Calhoun County, Carolina Hayride of Columbia, Amick Junction of Batesburg, The Claude Lucas … |
Can USC’s Jeffery top breakout freshman season? – Charleston Post Courier
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Can USC's Jeffery top breakout freshman season?
Charleston Post Courier Jeffery has regularly worked after practice with Spurrier Jr. He said that's a habit he picked up in high school, at Calhoun County. … |
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