A Window on the Past
Did You Know?
The county seat which is also called Laurens (originally Laurensville) is a part of a Royal land grant from the King of England to John Rodgers in 1774. The courthouse here, built in 1838 by Dr. John Wells Simpson, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The original courthouse which was erected in the 1780s was a log cabin.
The original courthouse which was erected in the 1780s was a log cabin.
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Discovering Laurens County
Discovering Laurens County
A Window on the Past
Laurens County Courthouse
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Curious about what is happening regarding the display of local history? Visit some of our fellow organizations who are working to support local history:
Laurens County Museum
Clinton Museum
GCO Historical Society