Anderson County lies just off Interstate 85 in northwest South Carolina, bordering Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Abbeville and Laurens counties in South Carolina, and Hart and Elbert counties in Georgia.

The 9th most populous county in the state, Anderson County has nine municipalities: Anderson (County seat), Belton, Honea Path, Iva, Pelzer, Pendleton, Starr, West Pelzer and Williamston.

The County consists of seven districts in a Council-Administrator form of government under the South Carolina Home Rule Act of 1976. Council members are elected in the general election for terms of two years, beginning on the First of January following their election.

Anderson County has 10 divisions that serve county residents:

Administration

Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Central Services

Economic Development

Emergency Services

EMS & Special Operations

Environmental Services

Finance

Planning

Transportation

County operations also include Anderson County Library, Anderson County Museum, Anderson County Farmer’s Market, Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center and Visit Anderson, the county’s tourism organization.

For complete information on Anderson County services and operations, visit AndersonCountySC.org.