Salem County, South Carolina Explained

Salem County was a former county in east central of South Carolina. It was created in 1791 from Claremont and Clarendon counties and lasted until it was absorbed into the newly created Sumter District in 1800.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Districts and Counties, 1792–1799. The Formation of Counties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. 15 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110904072617/http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/guide/CountyRecords/1791.htm. 4 September 2011. live.
  2. Web site: Districts, 1800–1814. The Formation of Counties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. 15 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110904072634/http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/guide/CountyRecords/1800.htm. 4 September 2011. live.

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