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History for Centuries
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 506 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 is one of the largest peach producers in the United States and hence, thousands of rural acres color the area in a blaze of peach blossoms every spring. In April, Johnston celebrates this spectacular display of nature with its annual Peach Blossom Festival, and in nearby Trenton the annual Peach Festival in June draws thousands of people from all over the southeast. Edgefield County is also the home of the headquarters for the National Wild Turkey Federation which is one of the most respected conservation organizations of its kind in the United States.
Many historians agree that few counties anywhere in the South can claim a history as full of color and controversy as the Old Edgefield District. Over its 225 year history it has produced many prominent leaders of the State and Nation. Historic homes and churches, and a remarkable collection of original County documents dating back to 1785 draw thousands of researchers and tourists each year.
Edgefield County In The News
Edgefield County Council Meeting
Edgefield County Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting Rescheduled
The Edgefield County Planning Commission Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday April 8, 2021 has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 14, 2021. The work session is scheduled for 5pm and the meeting for 6pm. If you have any questions you may contact the Building &...
Edgefield County Planning Commission 4/14/2021 Meeting Public Hearings
This post has been edited due to the rescheduling of the meeting. The meeting originally scheduled for April 8, 2021 has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 14, 2021. The following public hearings will take place at The Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting on...
Public Comments Regarding the Land Management Ordinance (LMO)
The following links are to comments regarding the Draft LMO and Draft LMO Zoning map that were submitted to the Edgefield County Planner, Edgefield County Website, and the Interactive LMO map as of February 23, 2021. This is including comments that were submitted for...
Memo to All Edgefield County Residents
From: Edgefield County Council Date: February 17, 2021 On Thursday February 11, 2021 the Edgefield County Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the current Land Management Ordinance (LMO) Draft, which was recommended by the LMO Steering Committee last...
Presentation from February 11, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
The link below is to the presentation given by John Ford, the primary consultant on the Edgefield County LMO, at the Planning Commission meeting on February 11, 2021....
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming to Edgefield County!
Our first COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be February 17 from 9-2 at JET Middle School gym for Phase 1A & 65+ year olds. It will be a first come first serve clinic. There will be 250 vaccines available that day. We realize that is not a large number. We are planning...
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS COMING TO EDGEFIELD COUNTY
Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County For Immediate Release February 10, 2021 Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County Company’s investment will create 450 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Generac Power...
Land Management Ordinance FAQ
The following link is an FAQ regarding the Land Management Ordinance (LMO). If you have any questions regarding the LMO please contact the County Planner Kevin Singletary ksingletary@edgefieldcounty.sc.gov LMO FAQ The LMO draft text and draft zoning map are available...
EDGEFIELD COUNTY SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND DRAFT ZONING MAP
Edgefield County needs citizens, property owners, business owners, organizations, and other stakeholders with an interest in the growth and development of Edgefield County and the Land Management Ordinance (LMO) update process to provide input on the current LMO draft...
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Edgefield County, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: (803) 637-4000, Fax: (803) 637-4056.
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