Known as "The Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy," Abbeville blends a rich historical heritage with a vibrant community and economic opportunities. Established in 1785, Abbeville is one of the state's oldest counties and features well-preserved architecture and a charming town square. Businesses such as Burnstein von Seelen Precision Casting, Flexible Technologies, Inc., Global Refrigeration Inc., Pro Towels, Prysmian Group, Sage Automotive Interiors, and Stoll Industries provide a stable employment base, which enhances the area's economic resilience.
Tourists and residents have much to enjoy in Abbeville. The Abbeville Opera House, opened in 1904, serves as the Official State Theatre of South Carolina and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Burt-Stark Mansion, an 1820 home where Jefferson Davis disbanded the Confederate armies, offers historical insights and is a popular wedding venue. Trinity Episcopal Church, built in 1860, is a remarkable architectural landmark with its Gothic Revival structure and original chancery window imported from England. Nearby I-85 positions it for business growth, with access to major highways, the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and the Port of Charleston.