Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Lee County
Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).
Laurens County
Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).
Lancaster County
Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Kershaw County
Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.
Jasper County
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
Hampton County
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Greenville County
The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.
Dorchester County
Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Dillon County
Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.
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