Formerly known as Pickens Courthouse, Pickens is a city in Pickens County, South Carolina, and is the seat of that county. In the early 1800s, a few European traders lived among the Cherokee in this area, and sometime in the middle of that century, more Scottish and Irish settlers moved into the area. The city and county are named for Andrew Pickens, a Revolutionary War hero.
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2nd South Carolina Regiment Pickens Camp 71
Sons of Confederate Veterans camps were formed in South Carolina as early as 1894. Pickens Camp 71 was chartered in 1898, became inactive at one point, and was reactivated by Pickens County regiments, and given the name 2nd South Carolina Regiment Pickens, and retaining the Camp 71 designation. Its scholarship programs and research activities are highlighted.
http://www.scv71.org/
Alliance Pickens is a public-private economic development organization formed for the purpose of attracting, retaining and increasing the number of jobs in Pickens County, and with increasing its tax base. Featured is an overview of area industries, demographics, infrastructure, and incentives.
http://www.alliancepickens.com/
The official municipal site offers contacts and an overview of city departments and services, introduces local government boards and commissions, elected officials, recreational opportunities, and a relocation guide.
http://www.cityofpickens.com/
Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce
Promoting the growth and economic well being of Pickens, South Carolina and the surrounding areas, the Chamber is a membership organization comprised of businesses and professional individuals. Membership information, a calendar of meetings and events, and an overview of the area are provided.
http://www.pickenschamber.net/
Offering five guest rooms, the bed and breakfast inn faces Table Rock Mountain in Pickens, South Carolina. Photographs and guest reviews are featured, along with a description of the rooms, amenities, rates, and policies.
http://www.theinnattablerock.com/
The Pickens, South Carolina motel offers a choice of rooms with one king size bed or two full size beds. The accommodations, amenities, and rates are reviewed, and contact data is offered.
http://www.laurelmountaininn.com/
Serving upstate South Carolina, the veterinary clinic is located in Pickens, South Carolina. Its hospital facilities, services and programs are outlined, and its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
http://www.pickensanimalhospital.com/
Pickens County Assessors Office
Through its web site, the Assessors Office permits record searches, provides access to various forms, and posts key contacts. Other resources include news postings, county maps, property guides, and other information.
http://www.pickensassessor.org/
Pickens County Registration & Elections Commission
Headquartered in Pickens, the Commission oversees elections throughout the South Carolina county. Its site includes voter information and results, and lists poll managers, elected officials, and commission members. Voter registration data may be viewed by registered county voters.
http://pickenselections.org/
Pickens County, South Carolina
The official web site of the county government includes a county calendar, an introduction and contacts for the county council, county services, departments, and key personnel. Online services include access to various forms and documents, news releases, tax information, and applications for services.
http://www.co.pickens.sc.us/
Published in Pickens, South Carolina since 1871, the newspaper's online edition features selected news, sports and entertainment coverage, obituaries, and a calendar of events, along with subscription and advertising information.
http://www.pickenssentinel.com/
Maintained by the county government, the site offers a guide to county points of interest, cultural and heritage programs, outdoor adventure opportunities, and services, along with other tourist information, including photographs and video.
http://www.tourpickenscounty.net/