Richland County Genealogy
Richland County was formed in 1785 as part of the Camden District. The county seat is Columbia, which also serves as the State Capital. Charleston was the capital until 1786, when the state legislature decided a more central location would be preferred. Columbia was laid out specifically for this purpose. The city was burned by General Sherman during the Civil War. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia. It was founded in 1802.
Fort Jackson was established in Richland County in 1917 as an Initial Entry Training Center. Richland county is the second most populous county in the state of South Carolina and Columbia is the most populous city. Richland County also includes the Congaree National Park, Sesquicentennial State Park, Woodrow Wilson’s boyhood home, the South Carolina State Museum and Lake Murray.
Historic Columbia Foundation
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201-2633
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Richland County
Query Forums
Richland County, SC Forum for Queries
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william141961 on “Anton and Miller”
Has anyone ever heard of a Leo Anton (Antonowicz) being married to a Callie Miller and living in Columbia, SC? Rumor had it they had some kind of store or department store. He was born about 1898. Please e-mail me at lithirish@aol.com. Thank you.
Richland County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Richland County:
Arcadia Lakes
Arthurtown
Ballentine
Blythewood
Boyden Arbor
Columbia
Congaree
Denny Terrace
Dentsville
Eastover
Forest Acres
Gadsden
Harbison
Hilton
Hopkins
Horrell Hill
Irmo
Killian
Kingville
Lake Murray
Leesburg
Lykes
Olympia
Pontiac
St. Andrews
Spring Hill
State Park
Wateree
White Rock
Woodfield
News related to Richland County, SC
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Fugitive parents who owe child support can get their cases settled – WIS
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Fugitive parents who owe child support can get their cases settled
WIS COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Fugitive parents who owe back child support in Richland County have a chance to have their cases settled. The Richland County Sheriff's … |
State suspends Kershaw Co. deputy’s law enforcement certification – WIS
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State suspends Kershaw Co. deputy's law enforcement certification
WIS In October 1997, Tribble left the SCDMH for a job as a deputy at the Richland County Sheriff's Department where he worked for a month and a half. … |
Thieves Steal $8000 from Richland Northeast High School Band Room – WLTX.com
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Thieves Steal $8000 from Richland Northeast High School Band Room
WLTX.com Richland County, SC (WLTX) – Richland County deputies need your help to identify who stole thousands of dollars in equipment from a high school band room. … Suspects sought in high school break-in Deputies: $8000 worth of band instruments stolen at RNE, Tim Pulliam reports |
SC Senate candidate Alvin Greene offers few answers during radio interview – MiamiHerald.com
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SC Senate candidate Alvin Greene offers few answers during radio interview
MiamiHerald.com He went on to suggest prosecutors are "trying to smear my campaign." Deputy Richland County Solicitor David Ross said he couldn't comment. |
Council considers residents’ opinions on police management – WACH
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Council considers residents' opinions on police management
WACH It's up to Columbia City Council to decide whether or not to hire a police chief or work out a service agreement with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. … |
Group protests funds for gay pride festival – Charlotte Observer
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Group protests funds for gay pride festival
Charlotte Observer In all, Columbia City Council gave $17500 and Richland County Council $20000 to SC Pride for the event. Tedder said the funds are being used for expenses … |
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