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Historic Preservation in Lancaster County, SC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Lancaster County, South Carolina.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lancaster County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Historic-Cultural Monuments

In unincorporated Lancaster County, historical markers and monuments are handled by the county's Historical Commission, not by a landmark-designation ordinance. Under Lancaster County Code §§ 2-311 and 2-313, the commission selects, designs and places markers and runs the county historical museum; it does not regulate private property.

Lancaster County Historical Commission Markers

Few Restrictions

Lancaster County Code §§ 2-311, 2-313

The purpose of the Lancaster County Historical Commission shall be to preserve and identify places and things of historical significance in Lancaster County and to collect and store historical artifacts in a secure and archival manner. ... The commission shall select, design and designate locations for historical markers and be responsible for the their upkeep. The commission shall make applica...

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