Clarendon County, South Carolina

About

Clarendon County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,971 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,415 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manning. The county was created 169 years ago in 1854.

If you're looking for a place to live with a small-town feel but big-city amenities, Clarendon County, South Carolina may be the place for you. With a population of 33,865 (as of March 2022), Clarendon County is home to several small towns and communities. As one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina, Clarendon County has seen an influx of new businesses and residents over the past decade.

Clarendon County is located on the coast in the Coastal Plain region of South Carolina. It borders Orangeburg and Calhoun counties to the north, Sumter and Kershaw counties to the west, and Florence County to the east. The county has four distinct seasons: fall (October through December), winter (January through March), spring (April through June), and summer (July through September).

The area was first settled by Europeans in 1670 as part of Charles Towne; it became part of South Carolina when it gained statehood in 1788. The county was named after Governor Henry Middleton's home county in England; he was also a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution."

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Geography

Clarendon County is located at 33°39'57"N 80°12'59"W (33.6658100, -80.2164000). It has 6 neighbors: Berkeley County, Calhoun County, Florence County, Orangeburg County, Sumter County and Williamsburg County.

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The largest city of Clarendon County is Manning with a population of 3,854. Other cities include, Summerton population 916, Turbeville population 783 and Paxville population 176. See all Clarendon County cities & populated places.

Clarendon County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarendon County.

People born in Clarendon County, including politician John Peter Richardson II, South Carolina politician John Peter Richardson III, Confederate Army officer and politician John Lawrence Manning, .

List

• James Burchill Richardson (American politician (1770-1836)) he was born in 28/10/1770
• Anthony Butler (American diplomat) he was born in 01/01/1787
• Patrick Henry Nelson (Confederate States high ranked military officer) he was born in 01/01/1824