Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse, is a city located in Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina. It is known as "The Gem of the Foothills". According to the 2000 census the population was 3012. It covers 2.5 square miles and is the county seat for Pickens County. It was named after Andrew Pickens, an American revolutionary soldier and US Congressman for South Carolina.
The City of Pickens boasts over 4000 residents but more than 18,000 claim Pickens as home. Residents enjoy the many benefits of a friendly small town and the beauty of the foothills, while being less than 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Greenville with its commercial and cultural diversity and Clemson University is just up the road!
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