Historical Nuggets: Georgetown County was named for King George II of England. English planters and their African slaves moved into the region in the early eighteenth century. The town of Georgetown, established around 1730, served as a busy port that helped support the large rice and indigo plantations in the area. The Winyah District was officially renamed the Georgetown District in 1800. Georgetown, the county seat, Andrews and Pawley's Island are a few of the cities and towns that make up the 815 square miles that fall inside the county lines. During the Revolutionary War General Francis Marion, also known as "The Swamp Fox" often hid his troops in the swamps of Georgetown County while waging guerrilla warfare against the British. After the Civil War, many of the existing plantations were purchased by Northerners and became hunting preserves. Please call the office to schedule an appointment for legal services or to sponsor a seminar.

Population & Demographics: Per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006-2008 American Community Survey, the county had a total population of 60,344 with 20,394 (34%) being African American. Heirs' property is an important issue for many African American families in Georgetown County. The Center offers services to families in Georgetown County and schedules Intake interviews in Georgetown for those who want to discuss their situations with a Center attorney.

To learn more about Georgetown County visit http://www.sciway.net/cnty/georgetown.html or check out the resources shown below.

Georgetown County Government

Georgetown County Genealogy Resource