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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
FIRST CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY
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Voter Registration and Elections Office to Remain Open
The Voter Registration and Elections Office is still open for candidate filing. They are not open to the General Public but can allow you inside if you need to file! If you have further questions please call them at...
ARTS 2050
ARTS 2050:The current public health environment has limited opportunities for face-to-face meetings promoting public input to the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan update. They had scheduled several public engagement events during March 2020 which have now been...
COVID-19 EDGEFIELD COUNTY UPDATES:
Edgefield County is continuously monitoring the very fluid Covid-19 situation. As we move through this unprecedented National emergency please keep in mind that the County will stay open to the public. We are however restricting access to county buildings and...
ARTS INFORMATION
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CENSUS 2020 INFORMATION
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Candidate Filing Edgefield County
Any candidate seeking a political party’s nomination for any office in the 2020 General Election must file with the appropriate county board of voter registration & elections or the South Carolina Election Commission during the upcoming filing period. Filing opens...
LMO PowerPoint Presentation
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SCDMV is coming to see you!
The SC Election Commission is partnering with the SCDMV on their tour of the states! #NoExcusesSC. You will be able to Register to Vote and Demo the new paper-based voting...
PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT
There is one public hearing scheduled in conjunction with the regularly scheduled County Council Meeting to be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. Ordinance Number 19-20-767 - An Ordinance to...
LMO Briefing
Purpose of the Land Management Ordinance Why is Edgefield County updating the Land Management Ordinance? Edgefield County Council determined that there is a need to update the current ordinances of the County regarding development, to provide better management of the...
Land Management Ordinance – Information Sign-Up
Sheriff’s Office has Immediate Openings
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...
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Edgefield County, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: (803) 637-4000, Fax: (803) 637-4056.
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