Laurens
Laurens County was formed in 1785 from the old Ninety Six District. The county was named for Henry Laurens, a Revolutionary War leader. Many of the areas’ residents were loyalist during the Revolution.
The Battle of Musgrove’s Mill took place in what would become Lauren’s County on August 19, 1780. This was the first engagement in which British Regulars were defeated by colonist militia. Other Revolutionary War battles in the current Laurens County were: Fort Lindley/Lindler, Widow Kellet’s Block House, Farrow’s Station, Duncan Creek, Meeting House, Indian Creek, Hammond’s Store, Fort Williams, Cedar Springs, Mud Lick Creek and Hayes’ Station.
A future President, Andrew Johnson worked in Laurens in the 1820’s.
Laurens County SCGenweb site
Laurens County SCGenweb Archives
Laurens County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1217
Laurens, SC 29360
Laurens County Courthouse
P.O. Box 445
County Courthouse
Laurens, SC 29360
Census
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Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Laurens County
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Cities and towns of Laurens County:
Clinton
Cross Hill
Gray Court
Joanna
Laurens (County Seat)
Mountville
Ora
Waterloo
News related to Laurens County, SC
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Greensboro chamber names new president The Business Journal of the … - Bizjournals.com
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Greensboro chamber names new president The Business Journal of the …
Bizjournals.com, NC - Robert H. Clapper, now president and CEO of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in Clinton, SC, will take over Sept. 1. Clapper previously was director … |
Robert Clapper Named Greensboro Chamber President - Carolina Newswire (press release)
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Robert Clapper Named Greensboro Chamber President
Carolina Newswire (press release), NC - Clapper is currently serving as the President and CEO of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in Clinton, SC. Before assuming the Chamber President role … Chamber hires retired Army officer New president chosen for chamber of commerce New president named for Greensboro Chamber |
Father Won't Be Tried In Lawmen's Deaths - WYFF
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Father Won't Be Tried In Lawmen's Deaths
WYFF, SC - LAURENS COUNTY, SC — After nearly five years in prison and multiple mental evaluations, a judge found Monday that the father of a convicted killer is not … |
Judge: Arthur Bixby Incompetent For Trial - WHNS
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Judge: Arthur Bixby Incompetent For Trial
WHNS, SC - Arthur Bixby was in a Laurens County courtroom on Tuesday for a competency hearing. The judge said Bixby is not fit mentally to stand trial in the case. … |
Laurens resident fatally shoots home intruder - Greenville News
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Laurens resident fatally shoots home intruder
Greenville News, SC - Laurens County deputies are investigating, along with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Stiles said. Authorities first received a call about the … Intruder Killed During Break-In |
Shooting Turns Deadly in Laurens County - WYFF
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Shooting Turns Deadly in Laurens County
WYFF, SC - LAURENS COUNTY, SC — The Laurens County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deadly shooting in the Cross Hill area. Sheriff Ricky Chastain says 2 cars … Agencies team up for a safe holiday 2 Arrested, 1 Sought In Laurens Death |
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