Oconee County Genealogy
Oconee County was formed in 1868 from the Pickens District. The origin of the name Oconee is a matter of some debate. Some say it comes from a Cherokee indian word, others say that the word is of Creek origin. It means “land beside the water” or “land of springs”. The county seat of Oconee County is Walhalla.
Oconee County is in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Northwest corner of the state. This area was inhabited by the Cherokee before European settlement. The Blue Ridge Railroad began work in 1856 on a tunnel here that would have connected Charleston, SC to Knoxville, TN. The outbreak of the Civil War stopped work on the “Stumphouse Tunnel“. second link A park there is open year round.
Oconee County is home to several lakes including Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, Sumter National Forest, the Chattooga River, several waterfalls and is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Oconee County
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rghunter3@juno.com on “Braswell”
I am researching BRASWELL family.
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rghunter3@juno.com on “Flowers , Reeves , Braswell”
My lines are Flowers , Reeves , Braswell
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rghunter3@juno.com on “Flowers family”
I am looking for information on Flowers family
Abbeville and Anderson Counties SC
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rghunter3@juno.com on “Flowers family”
I am looking for information on Flowers family
Abbeville and Anderson Counties SC
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Looking to confirm the full name of (1823-1899)Richardson Monroe Feagin’s wife.
Some have her listed as Leah Elizabeth Matthews (1823-1885), some as Mathis. She was a country doctor. Their son, William Richardson’s death certificate lists her as Bitsie Mathis, but I cannot confirm.
Any help at all will be greatly appreciated.
swevans on “Parker & Floyds of Williamsburg”
Looking for poster Dorothy “deeisback” who is researching her Parker & Floyd lines. I have information through Wm Charley Parker. smtevans1@aol.com
Cities and towns of Oconee County:
Salem
Seneca
Utica
Walhalla
West Union
Westminster
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Tri-County Technical College Celebrates 50 Years – Pickens Sentinel
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Illness Shuts Down Part Of Upstate Hospital – WYFF Greenville
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Newt Gingrich holds off Mitt Romney in Oconee County – Anderson Independent Mail
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Trash cleanup brings youth together with law enforcement – Anderson Independent Mail
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Oconee County growing as tourist destination – Anderson Independent Mail
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