Lee County, South Carolina

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2016 census, its population was 17,635, making it the fifth-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Bishopville. The county is named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A previous incarnation of Lee County was established in 1898 and was disestablished the next year. The current Lee County was formed in 1902.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (0.3%) is water.Adjacent countiesDarlington County - northeastFlorence County - eastSumter County - southKershaw County - northwestMajor highways I-20 US 15 SC 34 SC 441 SC 154 SC 341 US 76 US 401