Abbeville County, South Carolina
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Congressional district | 3rd |
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Abbeville County is a
History
Both Abbeville County and the
The Treaty of Dewitt's Corner, a historic peace negotiation with the Cherokee Indians, was signed in Dewitt's Corner (which is now known as Due West) in the county.[5] As a result of the treaty, the Cherokee tribe broke into two factions, one of which, the Chickamauga Cherokee, continued fighting area settlers for another 30 years.
Abbeville County was a hotbed of secession before the Civil War and was also where the last Confederate council of war was held.[5]
In 1950 Abbeville County had a population of 22,456.[6]
Lynchings
There were nine documented lynchings in Abbeville, SC.
- Dave Roberts known as "David Roberts","Robert Dane", 1882.[7]
- Tut Danford, 1889.[8]
- Jake "Jacob" Davis, August 21, 1893.[9]
- Will Lawton, December 6, 1893.[10]
- James A. Nelson known as "James Macon","James Mason", 1894.[11]
- Allen Pendleton, 1905.[12]
- Will Lozier, 1915.[13]
- Anthony Crawford, a prominent landowner, farmer, businessman lynched for not selling his cotton at the price demanded. 1916.[14]
- Mark "Max" Smith, 1919.[15]
Geography
According to the
National protected area
- Sumter National Forest (part)
State and local protected areas/sites
- Calhoun Falls State Park
- Cedar Springs Historic District
- Long Cane Scenic Area
- McCalla Wildlife Management Area[17]
Major water bodies
Adjacent counties
- Greenville County – north
- Anderson County – north
- Laurens County – northeast
- Greenwood County – east
- McCormick County – southeast
- Elbert County, Georgia – west
Major highways
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1790 | 9,197 | — | |
1800 | 13,553 | 47.4% | |
1810 | 21,156 | 56.1% | |
1820 | 23,167 | 9.5% | |
1830 | 28,149 | 21.5% | |
1840 | 29,351 | 4.3% | |
1850 | 32,318 | 10.1% | |
1860 | 32,385 | 0.2% | |
1870 | 31,129 | −3.9% | |
1880 | 40,815 | 31.1% | |
1890 | 46,854 | 14.8% | |
1900 | 33,400 | −28.7% | |
1910 | 34,804 | 4.2% | |
1920 | 27,139 | −22.0% | |
1930 | 23,323 | −14.1% | |
1940 | 22,931 | −1.7% | |
1950 | 22,456 | −2.1% | |
1960 | 21,417 | −4.6% | |
1970 | 21,112 | −1.4% | |
1980 | 22,627 | 7.2% | |
1990 | 23,862 | 5.5% | |
2000 | 26,167 | 9.7% | |
2010 | 25,417 | −2.9% | |
2020 | 24,295 | −4.4% | |
2023 (est.) | 24,434 | [1] | 0.6% |
U.S. Decennial Census[18] 1790–1960[19] 1900–1990[20] 1990–2000[21] 2010[22] 2020[1] |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
16,744 | 68.92% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
6,184 | 25.45% |
Native American
|
44 | 0.18% |
Asian
|
71 | 0.29% |
Pacific Islander
|
7 | 0.03% |
Other/Mixed
|
822 | 3.38% |
Latino
|
423 | 1.74% |
As of the 2020 census there were 24,295 people, 9,660 households, and 6,248 families residing in the county.
2010 census
At the
Of the 9,990 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 41.6 years.[24]
The median income for a household in the county was $33,143 and the median income for a family was $45,147. Males had a median income of $39,217 versus $29,199 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,653. About 16.3% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the
2000 census
At the
There were 10,131 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,635, and the median income for a family was $38,847. Males had a median income of $30,452 versus $21,045 for females. The
Law and government
William C. Norris is the chairman of the Abbeville County Council, who also represents district 4.[29] The other members and their districts are as following:
- Brandon Johnson – district 1[29]
- Christine Long – district 2[29]
- Charles Goodwin – district 3[29]
- James McCord – district 5[29]
- Rick Campbell – district 6[29]
- Bryan McClain – district 7[29]
Law enforcement
In 2013, long-time Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin pled guilty to misconduct in office. He was put on probation for five years, sentenced to 100 hours of community service, and ordered to pay $4,500 in restitution.[30]
Politics
Abbeville County was a typical "
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 8,215 | 66.07% | 4,101 | 32.98% | 117 | 0.94% |
2016 | 6,763 | 62.77% | 3,741 | 34.72% | 271 | 2.52% |
2012 | 5,981 | 56.05% | 4,543 | 42.57% | 147 | 1.38% |
2008 | 6,264 | 56.94% | 4,593 | 41.75% | 144 | 1.31% |
2004 | 5,436 | 54.77% | 4,389 | 44.22% | 100 | 1.01% |
2000 | 4,450 | 53.14% | 3,766 | 44.97% | 158 | 1.89% |
1996 | 3,054 | 43.01% | 3,493 | 49.20% | 553 | 7.79% |
1992 | 3,317 | 39.76% | 3,968 | 47.56% | 1,058 | 12.68% |
1988 | 3,738 | 50.51% | 3,629 | 49.03% | 34 | 0.46% |
1984 | 3,798 | 55.24% | 3,051 | 44.38% | 26 | 0.38% |
1980 | 2,361 | 35.60% | 4,049 | 61.05% | 222 | 3.35% |
1976 | 1,791 | 27.46% | 4,700 | 72.06% | 31 | 0.48% |
1972 | 3,266 | 68.95% | 1,349 | 28.48% | 122 | 2.58% |
1968 | 1,213 | 20.77% | 1,425 | 24.40% | 3,201 | 54.82% |
1964 | 1,448 | 35.00% | 2,689 | 65.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 845 | 21.62% | 3,064 | 78.38% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 339 | 9.47% | 2,985 | 83.36% | 257 | 7.18% |
1952 | 970 | 25.89% | 2,776 | 74.11% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 23 | 2.16% | 254 | 23.87% | 787 | 73.97% |
1944 | 19 | 2.32% | 789 | 96.34% | 11 | 1.34% |
1940 | 32 | 3.08% | 1,007 | 96.92% | 0 | 0.00% |
1936 | 23 | 1.79% | 1,265 | 98.21% | 0 | 0.00% |
1932 | 9 | 0.75% | 1,184 | 99.16% | 1 | 0.08% |
1928 | 65 | 5.99% | 1,020 | 94.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
1924 | 19 | 2.58% | 681 | 92.40% | 37 | 5.02% |
1920 | 13 | 1.48% | 868 | 98.52% | 0 | 0.00% |
1916 | 8 | 0.88% | 900 | 98.79% | 3 | 0.33% |
1912 | 9 | 0.81% | 1,095 | 98.83% | 4 | 0.36% |
1904 | 21 | 3.06% | 665 | 96.94% | 0 | 0.00% |
1900 | 8 | 0.58% | 1,366 | 99.42% | 0 | 0.00% |
Education
School districts
Most Abbeville County schools are part of the Abbeville County School District.[32] The following schools are within the district:
- Abbeville County Adult Education[32]
- Abbeville High School (grades 9–12)[32]
- Abbeville County Career Center (supplementary career education - grades 10–12)[32]
- Cherokee Trail Elementary (grades K–7)[32]
- Diamond Hill Elementary (grades K–7)[32]
- Dixie High School (grades 8–12)[32]
- John C. Calhoun Elementary (grades K-5)[32]
- Long Cane Primary (grades K–2)[32]
- Westwood Elementary (grades 3–5)[32]
- Wright Middle School (grades 6–8)[32]
Other schools
- Calhoun Falls Charter School (part of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, whereby students from any part of the state may attend)
Colleges and universities
- undergraduates, is located in Due West, South Carolina
- Abbeville, SC
Communities
City
- Abbeville (county seat and largest community)
Towns
- Calhoun Falls
- Donalds
- Due West
- Honea Path (mostly in Anderson County)
- Lowndesville
- Ware Shoals (mostly in Greenwood County; partly in Laurens County)
Census-designated places
Notable people
- U.S. senator from South Carolina, secretary of war, secretary of state, and vice president of the United States[33]
- Langdon Cheves (1776–1857), born in Abbeville County at Rocky River, banker and U.S. congressman from South Carolina[33]
- Anthony Crawford (c. 1865–1916), prominent landowner, farmer, and businessman who was lynched for not selling his cotton at the price demanded
- Thomas D. Howie (1908–1944), American army officer, killed during the Battle of Normandy during World War II, while trying to capture the French town of Saint-Lô. He is known as "The Major of St. Lo"
- James L. Petigru (1789–1863), born in the Abbeville District, was the attorney general of South Carolina and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was the leader of the anti-nullificationalists in the state house[33]
See also
- List of counties in South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Abbeville County, South Carolina
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External links
- Geographic data related to Abbeville County, South Carolina at OpenStreetMap
- Official website