Laurens County Genealogy
Laurens County was formed in 1785 from the old Ninety Six District. The county was named for Henry Laurens, a Revolutionary War leader. Many of the areas’ residents were loyalist during the Revolution.
The Battle of Musgrove’s Mill took place in what would become Lauren’s County on August 19, 1780. This was the first engagement in which British Regulars were defeated by colonist militia. Other Revolutionary War battles in the current Laurens County were: Fort Lindley/Lindler, Widow Kellet’s Block House, Farrow’s Station, Duncan Creek, Meeting House, Indian Creek, Hammond’s Store, Fort Williams, Cedar Springs, Mud Lick Creek and Hayes’ Station.
A future President, Andrew Johnson worked in Laurens in the 1820’s.
Laurens County SCGenweb site
Laurens County SCGenweb Archives
Laurens County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1217
Laurens, SC 29360
Laurens County Courthouse
P.O. Box 445
County Courthouse
Laurens, SC 29360
Census
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Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Laurens County
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Cities and towns of Laurens County:
Clinton
Cross Hill
Gray Court
Joanna
Laurens (County Seat)
Mountville
Ora
Waterloo
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