Abbeville County is located approximately 2 hours from Atlanta, Georgia, and 35 minutes from Interstate 85 at Anderson, South Carolina.

Population - 2000 Census: 26,314

Abbeville was founded in the late 18th century as the County seat of Abbeville County which was created in 1785, out of the old Ninety Six District.

Abbeville County educational needs are met with one school district composed of 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 career center and 3 high schools. For higher eduation needs we have 1 four year college, and 1 technical college. Our recreational opportunties are Calhoun Falls State Park, and Parson's Mountain which you can enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and sightseeing. Live theatre at historic Abbeville Opera House.

Abbeville historic sites and attractions are Abbeville Opera House, Burt Stark Mansion, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Erskine College Campus.