Laurens, SC Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
215 mi
Myrtle Beach, SC
Quickest Drive
25m
Philson Crossroads, SC
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Laurens, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,307
Median Income
$55,207
Median Home Value
$139,800
Median Age
42.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Laurens, SC at a Glance
Founded
1785
Elevation
610 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Laurens, SC
A sampling of people born in Laurens, SC.
Pink Anderson
1900–1974
American singer-guitarist (1900–1974)
Reverend Gary Davis
1896–1972
American blues and gospel singer and guitarist (1896–1972)
Hilary A. Herbert
1834–1919
American politician (1834-1919)
Nathaniel B. Dial
1862–1940
American politician (1862-1940)
John L. M. Irby
1854–1900
American politician (1854-1900)
John F. Bolt
1921–2004
U.S. naval aviator and flying ace (1921–2004)
Anna Stevenson
1999
American volleyball player
Richard F. Simpson
1798–1882
American politician (1798-1882)
James "J.T." Taylor
1953
American singer and actor; member of Kool & the Gang
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Laurens, SC.
John Calvin Owings House
historic house in South Carolina, United States
Laurens County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse in Laurens, South Carolina
South Harper Historic District
historic district in South Carolina, United States
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