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South Carolina People
James Marion Sims
James Marion Sims is credited as the "father of modern gynecology" for developing tools and surgical techniques related to women's reproductive health.
Arthur Freed
Arthur Freed was a lyricist and film producer. He produced and was co-lyricist for the iconic film "Singin' in the Rain."
Aaron Tippin
Aaron Tippin is a country music artist and record producer who was raised in Traveler’s Rest, SC.
Jacob Stroyer
Jacob Stroyer was a former slave who became a preacher in Massachusetts. He is best known for his autobiography, My Life in the South.
South Carolina Counties
York County
York County and its county seat, the city of York, were named for York County, Pennsylvania.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County and its county seat, the city of Spartanburg, were named for the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the Revolutionary War.
Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Music
The Spiritual was designated as the official State Music by Act Number 64 of 1999. A spiritual is a type of religious folksong that is most closely associated with the struggles of slavery and the hope of freedom for the enslaved Africans in the American South.
South Carolina Glossary
trundle bed
(noun) - a small bed used by young children. When not in use, it was stored under a larger bed.
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