The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-17

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ORIGIN OF THE NAMES OF THE DISTRICTS
OF COUNTIES IN SOUTH CARoL1NA.-Abbe-
vile was settled by the French, in 1856,
and took its name from town in
France.
Bnrnwell was erected in n judicial dis
trict, in 1900, and took it's name from
Col. John Bnrnwcll
Beaufort derived its name from the
French.
Charleston took it's name from the city.
Chester was settled in 1850, by emil
grants from Pennsylvania and Virginia,
and took its name from County in the
former State.
Chesterfield was settled by emigrants
from Pennsylvania and Virginia, and is
said to have taken its namc from the ac-
complishcd Earl.
Colleton was one Of the earliest settle
mcnts of the State, and took its name
from Sir John Collcton.
Darlington was settled in 1850, and
took its name from Gel. Darlington, IL
revolutionary hero.
Edgefield took its namc from gcogra-
phical position, Being on the edge Of
Georgia. 1t was settled by emigrants
from Virginia and North Carolina
Fairfield was settled by cmigrants
from Virginia and North Carolina. and
probably took its name from it's general
aspect
Georgetown Was settled by the French,
and was named in honor after King
George.
Greenville was settled in 177G, by emi-
grants from Virginia and PENNSYLVANIA,
and probably took its name from its
green and verdnnt forests
Horny was settled in 1888 by the Irish,
and took its name from Col. Peter Horny,
of revolutionary fame.
korshaw was settled by irish Quakcrs
in 1850 and took its name from Col.
Joseph Kcrshaw, patriot of the reyolu-
tion.
Lancaster was settled in 1745 by emf
grants from Virginia and Pennsylvania,
and took its name from Lancaster, in the
former State.
Lnurens was settled in l75J by cmi-
grants from Virginia and Pennsylvania,
and was named in memory of Coz. Henry
LaurcnS, of the revolution.
Lexington WAS settled by Germans,
and originally bore the name of Snxc
Gotha. It's present name is in memory
OF Lexington, Ky.
Marion was settled in 100 by Yirsi-
mans, and was named in honor Of Gen.
Francis Marion.
Marlboro was settled by cmigrants
from Virginia and PENNSYLVANIA, and
took its name from the Duke Of NIarl-
borough.
Newbcrry was settled in 1850 by cmi-
grants from Pennsylvania; origin of the
name is doubtful-probably from New
burg.
OranScburg was settled in 1904 by
Of II, 1l,.i,, =
Orange; hence its name.
Pendleton was settled in 1850, md re-
ccived its name in honor Of Judge Pom
dlcton. 1t has been divided into two
judicial districts, called Anderson and
Pickcns.
Pickcns is in the North, anil comprc-
hends the mountainous part of old Pen
dletOn. 1t took its name from Gen. An
drew Pickens, hero of the revolution.
Anderson is the Southern part OF
Pendleton, and took it's name from Gen.
Anderson, who acted a conspicuous part
at the battle of CoIpcns rs we'll us ut
many other places during the revolution
ary struggle
Richland was settled in 1910, and took
its namo from its rich and productive
soil.
SpartanburG was settled in 1850, and
received itS ni'mc after the close OF the
war of 76
Sumter was settled in 100 by cmi-
grants from Virginia, and took its name
from Gen. Thomas Sumter.
Union was settled in 1855, by emf
grants from Virginia. Origin Of the
nnme unknown.
williamsburg was settled in 1888 by
'Scotch Irish, and took its name from
William III, King of England.
York was settled in 1850, by emigmnts
from Pennsylvania and Virginin, and
took its name from York, in the former
State.
Oconee takes it's name from river in
that vicinity. 1t is composed of q por-
! ton Of Pickens.
Aiken is composed of portions OF
Edgefield, Orangeburg and Barnwell.