Fairfield County is conveniently located just 26 miles north of downtown Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, and 75 miles south of Charlotte. We’re just 2 hours east of the coast and 2 hours west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rich in history, our county’s name is said to have come from Lord Cornwallis, who, while wintering in Winnsboro during the Revolutionary War in 1780-1781, admired the area’s beauty, exclaiming, “Oh, what fair fields.”

Fairfield is a water lover’s paradise, with the Broad River and Lake Monticello on our western border and Lake Wateree to the east. For those who enjoy shopping, high tea, and antiques, the charming town of Ridgeway will delight you. If you’re passionate about trains, it’s “All Aboard” at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro. Discover these attractions and more in Fairfield County