Pickens, SC

Pickens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Only covering 2.5 square miles, it is home to 3,190 residents and has a median house value of $136,748. In such a compact city, community and tradition are heavily valued. Pickens locals are proud of the history of the town. An old jail stands in the center of Pickens and is nationally registered as a historic place. The Old Pickens Jail was built in 1903 and served as a residence for the county sheriff at the time. It is now a museum that locals and visitors can explore as a way to honor a piece of Pickens history. Similar to many small and traditional cities, Pickens is a simple place and quiet community. Locals own modest shops and businesses throughout the city. The city also hosts a flea market each week as a community event to give the locals an opportunity to bargain shop and trade anything from clothes to furniture. Slightly north of Pickens is Table Rock State Park. This park is well-known for its hiking trails and the picturesque view from the mountaintop. Locals can also travel just 30 minutes northwest of Pickens to the Jocassee Gorges to experience more of the area’s nature. National Geographic even named the gorges one of the most beautiful places in the world. The city of Pickens resides within Pickens County. The small community is zoned for 8 elementary school (Pickens, Hagood, Ambler, A.R. Lewis, Dacusville, Holly Springs, R.C. Edwards, and Six Mile), followed by 2 middle schools (Pickens and Dacusville) and 2 high schools (Pickens and D.W. Daniel).

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