South Carolina's Counties - Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens and Lee

Jasper County: County seat is Ridgeland. Named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Kershaw County: Created in 1791 from parts of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairfield, and Richland counties. County seat is Camden. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

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

Laurens County: County seat is Laurens. Located in the Piedmont Region of the State. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

Lee County: Named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Bishopville is the county seat. Learn more at South Carolina Legislature Online, SCIWAY, South Carolina State Library.

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