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Williamsburg County

Located in what is known as the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina, Williamsburg County is situated midway between Interstate 95 (28 miles), Interstate 26 (55 miles), and Interstate 20 (49 miles). The County seat of Kingstree is less than an hour's drive from Charleston and the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area - one of the nation's leading vacation destinations.

In 1730, Governor Robert Johnson proposed a "Township Plan," marking the beginning of Williamsburg County. This plan was proposed to stimulate the economy of the province to provide protection for coastal settlers. The township, which was laid out on the bank of the Black River, was named Williamsburg in honor of the Protestant King, William of Orange. Williamsburg, the first settlement, later was named King's Tree because the King reserved for his own use all white pines. In 1886, King's Tree became known as Kingstree. Kingstree became the county seat of Williamsburg County. Years following the Revolution, Williamsburg County quickly prospered. Since then, Williamsburg County has become famous for its wildlife and hunting preserves. It has truly become a "Sportsman's Paradise."

One of the strongest advantages to locating your business or industry in Williamsburg County, South Carolina is the state's workforce training program - The Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT). Formerly known as the South Carolina Special Schools Program, CATT provides customized workforce training for your company - at no cost to you.

Visit the Williamsburg County Development Board's website.

For more information on Williamsburg County, please contact:

Mr. F. Hilton McGill, Jr.
Executive Director
Williamsburg County Development Board
Post Office Box 1132
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-9393
hmcgill@ftc-i.net  
www.williamsburgcountydevelopment.com  

County Council Members:
Stanley S. Pasley
Andy McKnight
Harry Huggins
W.B. Wilson
Harry Darby
Eddie Woods, Jr.
Sam Drucker
Franklin Fulmore