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South Carolina People
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson
Considered one of the most outstanding hitters in the history of baseball, Joe Jackson's career .356 batting average is the third highest in history, after Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby.
Mark Steadman
Mark Steadman is a writer. He taught humor and the American novel at Clemson University.
I.S. Leevy Johnson
I.S. Leevy Johnson is a lawyer, politician, and owner of Leevy's Funeral Home. In 1985, he became the first black president of the South Carolina Bar Association.
South Carolina Counties
Sumter County
Sumter County and its county seat, the city of Sumter, were named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), a resident of the area.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).
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 Waltz
The Richardson Waltz was designated as the official State Waltz by Act Number 389 of 2000. The waltz had been created and preserved for generations by members of the Richardson family.
South Carolina Glossary
irrigation
(noun) - the supply of dry land with water through ditches, sprinklers, and other applications
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