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Today, the character of Edgefield is captured for visitors in its downtown shopping district, countless historic sites, local eateries, and a thriving artisan community. Come explore Edgefield, the Gateway of Southern History!
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF EDGEFIELD, SC. Edgefield, South Carolina is truly a unique place. Its history has earned it a national reputation for politics, violence, pottery, cotton and peaches. Today, its quintessential small-town ambiance, epitomized by its enchanting Town Square and classic Court House and by the remarkable state of preservation ...
Apr 21, 2024 · Welcome to Edgefield County, South Carolina, a place of profound historical significance and vibrant community spirit. From its pivotal roles in the early days of America to its rich traditions in pottery and political influence, Edgefield County offers a unique glimpse into the heart of the Southern experience.
May 17, 2016 · Bounded by the Savannah and Saluda Rivers and the districts of Abbeville, Barnwell, Orangeburg, and Lexington, Edgefield originally encompassed 1,702 square miles and was the largest inland district in the state. Legend asserts that the name arose from Edgefield’s location on the western “edge” of South Carolina.
Edgefield, county, western South Carolina, U.S. It consists of a hilly piedmont region bounded to the southwest by the Savannah River border with Georgia. Much of the county is within the southern portion of Sumter National Forest. Algonquian-speaking Indians inhabited the region in the 1670s.
Edgefield is a town in and the county seat of Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,750 at the 2010 census. Edgefield is part of the Augusta Metropolitan Area.
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.)
