Prior to the Revolutionary War, Richard Winn moved from Virginia to what is now known as Fairfield County. His property covered the current site of Winnsboro, and was then known as Wynnsborough. The village was laid out and chartered in 1785. Winnsboro is the seat of Fairfield County, South Carolina.
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The law firm is located on South Congress Street in Winnsboro, South Carolina. An introduction to the chief attorneys and overview of the firm is presented, with a history, practice areas, and service area, as well as its location and office hours.
http://www.debramatthewslaw.com/
Fairfield County, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Winnsboro, the Chamber is a membership organization comprised of businesses and professional people within the county. Its site features membership information as well as a profile of the county and guide to local businesses, churches, organizations and towns.
http://fairfieldchamber.sc/
The Herald Independent is published in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Its web edition offers news, sports, opinion columns, and a local event calendar, as well as subscription information, and other features. An electronic edition of the newspaper in the same format as its print edition is available by subscription.
http://www.heraldindependent.com/
Situated on seven acres in Winnsboro, South Carolina, the house was remodeled for use as a bed and breakfast lodging facility in 2002. The accommodations are described in detail, and photographs are included.
http://www.bbonline.com/sc/honeysuckle/
School District of Fairfield County
Based in Winnsboro, South Carolina, the public school administrative district operates K-12 schools within the county. Each of its school campuses are profiled, and a district calendar, contacts, and district office divisions are featured.
http://www.fairfield.k12.sc.us/
Songbird Manor Bed & Breakfast
Located in the heart of Winnsboro's historic district, the guest lodging facility offers a choice of five bedrooms, which are described in detail here, along with photographs, rates, and special packages.
http://www.bbonline.com/sc/songbird/
South Carolina Rail Road Museum
Located in Winnsboro, the museum highlights the history of the railroad in South Carolina, including an hour long train ride employing a first class dining car, historical passenger car, caboose and a newly restored open air car, as well as a selection of static display cars, a walk-through display train, and a museum gallery of artifacts and photographs.
http://www.scrm.org/
Town of Winnsboro, South Carolina
The town's official web site features a history of the town and an overview of the municipal government and community, including local attractions, dining facilities, events, lodging, and merchants, as well as a map of the area.
http://www.townofwinnsboro.com/
