It feels different here because it is different here
Established in 1785, Edgefield County is a part of the Aiken/Augusta metropolitan statistical area. It is located on the Savannah River just north of Augusta and north-west of Aiken County, covering an area of 502 square miles. It has a population of approximately 27,000 (2010 census.)
The county has four incorporated municipalities; Edgefield, the County seat, Johnston, Trenton and North Augusta. The county’s economy is balanced with approximately equal sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. It is divided by the fall line with the north-western two thirds in the Piedmont and one third in the sandhill and ridge country.
Edgefield County In The News
Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2019
Public Hearing Notice – Proposed Development of a Subdivision
The Edgefield County Building and Planning Department is notifying the public that there will be a public hearing regarding the proposed development of a subdivision. The proposed development is located off of Salty Dog Lane, Parcel ID: 081-00-00-053-000. The proposed...
Voting Precinct Location Change
The Voter Registration and Election Commission has found it necessary to relocate the Johnston 1 Polling Precinct to the American Legion Hut, 99 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC 29832. The voting precinct was moved to better accommodate voters. New voter registration...
Public Hearing Announcement
We have 1 upcoming Public Hearing scheduled for the June 4, 2019 County Council Meeting. The meeting will start at 6PM and it will be held in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. Public Hearing of Ordinance Number 18-19-761, “An...
Planning Commission Votes to Recommend Comprehensive Plan to County Council
At the Planning Commission meeting held on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission voted to recommend this version of the Comprehensive Plan to Council. Comprehensive Plan - Updated to include changed made at 05/07/19 Council...
Reassessment Notice
Edgefield County is in the process of our Countywide Reassessment Program which all counties are required under South Carolina law to implement every five years. We expect to complete the current reassessment by December 31, 2020. An appraiser will come out to your...
Get It From The Locals
Edgefield County is beautiful and a place we are so happy to call home. Our family has been here for a long time and really appreciate the small town atmosphere.
The Collins'We call Edgefield County home because it is beautiful, unique, special, and has the small town charm that we love so much. We could not imagine living anywhere else.
The GarrisonsConnect With Us
Edgefield County, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: (803) 637-4000, Fax: (803) 637-4056.
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