Laurens County, county in South Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,883 inhabitants. The county was created 239 years ago in 1785. Its county seat is Laurens.
There are 7 city/town in Laurens County, SC. The largest city of Laurens County is Laurens with a population of 8,852. Other cities include, City of Clinton population 8,490, Clinton population 8,304, Joanna population 1,539, Gray Court population 826
City of Clinton, City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Situated in the heart of South Carolina, Laurens County contains several small towns and communities that reveal the history and culture of the region. Here are some highlights:
Laurens - The largest city and county seat, Laurens has around 10,000 residents. It has a historic downtown centered around the judicial square and county courthouse.
Clinton - Sitting near the Muscogee Creek village of Joanna, Clinton grew as a mill town beginning in the late 1800s. Its historic district contains homes and churches showcasing architectural styles popular during that era.
Waterloo - Located along the shoreline of Rabon Lake, Waterloo offers water recreation, fishing, and boating opportunities. Historic structures date back to the late 1700s.
Gray Court - Nestled in the foothills region, tiny Gray Court has just over 1,000 residents. Nearby Hickory Tavern is a preserved village from pre-Revolutionary War times.
Cross Hill - Named after the intersection of two major pre-Colonial trading paths, Cross Hill has historic buildings and small shops in its downtown area.
Laurens County's towns provide windows into the Upstate South Carolina region's diverse heritage, from early Native American cultures and Revolutionary War history to mill town development and traditional southern architecture.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Laurens County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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City of Clinton | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States | 8,490 |
Clinton | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States | 8,304 |
Cross Hill | Town in South Carolina | 517 |
Gray Court | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America | 826 |
Joanna | Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina | 1,539 |
Laurens | City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America | 8,852 |
Waterloo | Town in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States | 170 |