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Richland County,
South Carolina History & Facts

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Richland County, South Carolina Facts

When was Richland County, SC Created?
Richland County was established on 1799 from Camden District.

What is the County Seat of Richland County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Columbia plus the county government website is www.richlandonline.com/

What counties are adjacent to Richland County, SC?
Bordering counties are Fairfield County, Kershaw County, Sumter County, Calhoun County, Lexington County, Newberry County (Northwest).

Richland County, SC Vital Records

Where can find Richland County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Richland County vital records can be found at the South Carolina Department of Health has copies of birth records after 1913 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since Jan 1962 and a Divorce records since 1958. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in South Carolina for current fees and application process.

Richland County Health Department has birth and death records from January 01, 1915. Marriage records prior to 1950 are available from the Probate Court office. Divorce records since April 1949 are available from the County Clerk’s office. There were no South Carolina birth or Death “certificates” before January 01, 1915

You can search online for Richland County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for South Carolina Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Application to mail.

Richland County, SC Census Records


What Richland County, SC census records are available?
County census records consists of Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Richland Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Richland Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Richland Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Richland Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

Richland County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Richland County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Richland County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Richland County. The dates suggested below are the first recognized records data with this county. General William T. Sherman captured Columbia during the Civil War, and his troops burned the town on February 17, 1865. Records are fragmented. Columbia Equity Circuit District records are housed in Richland County

  • Richland County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: Richland County Judicial Center, 1701 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29202
  • Richland County Register of Deeds
    • Phone: 803-576-1910 or 803-576-1913
    • Land Records: 1865
  • Richland County Clerk of Probate Court
    • Phone: (803) 576-1997
    • Marriage Records: 1911
    • Probate Records: 1787
  • Richland County Clerk of Court
    • Phone: (803) 576-1950 Fax: (803) 576-1785
    • Court Records: 1793
    • Divorce Records:since April 1949

In searching for genealogy records be sure to check the following counties as they were created from Richland County: Kershaw County in 1791.

Richland County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Richland County, SC?
A list of Richland County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives.

Where can I connect with other Richland County, SC Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Richland County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Richland County. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is just a directory that has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

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