| L |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
The Sally Morris Sally Morris 864 942-5011 1-888-2273702 Laurens County Links Tax Records Golf Courses Profile Schools Healthcare |
Search For All Real Estate In Laurens county Here About Laurens South Carolina Laurens county sits in the lower piedmont region of South Carolina and is bordered on the northwest by Greenville SC and The Enoree River on the southeast by Newberry SC. The Saluda River and Lake Greenwood separate the County from Abbeville and Greenwood on the southwest. Until World War II the economy was dominated by the textile industry, afterwards economic diversification and the consolidation of the smaller rural schools resulted in less dependence on the textile economy. Laurens rich in history The original inhabitants of Laurens County were the Cherokee Indians.The first white settler was John Duncan and he settled in Laurens mostly because of the abundant wildlife and lush vegetation. The town of Laurens The town of Laurens was known as Laurensville until the nineteenth century and then the name changed to the present day name Laurens and is the county seat. The first courthouse was built in 1840 and was enlarged in 1857. Laurens became known for it's tailor made clothes. Andrew Johnson, and his brother came to Laurens and opened a tailor shop. By 1840, the area was booming with medical practitioners, a confectionery and fruit store, carriage, buggy and wagon shops, tailoring establishments, building contractors, flour and corn mills, and an abundance of whiskey distilleries. Laurens by the end of the Twentieth Century was a textile town & had several cotton mills who employed many of the residents. In the past decade the mills have closed and other industries have taken their place. Michelin, Milliken and Wal-Mart established large warehouse distribution center, Manufacturers to include CeramTec, Torrington, Avery Dennison and Norbord built plants. Several automobile parts suppliers established facilities in northern Laurens county at Fountain Inn to supply BMW's large upstate automobile plant. Retirement Centers have been built by three church denominations. Because of its upstate location adjacent to the rapidly growing Greenville / Spartanburg area, Laurens County is continuing to experience economic and population growth. |
Laurens South Carolina |
Specializing in Lake Greenwood
| Toll Free 1.888.708.1117 |