South Carolina's Counties - Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland and Saluda

Oconee County: Created from Pickens District in 1868. Walhalla is the county seat. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Orangeburg County: County seat is Orangeburg. Named for William IV, Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Pickens County: Pickens is the county seat. Named for Andrew Pickens, Revolutionary War hero. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Richland County: Formed as part of the large Camden District in 1785. County seat is Columbia. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Saluda County: Saluda is the county seat. Named for the Saluda River. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

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