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Thomas Heyward, Jr

Thomas Heyward Jr.

Thomas Heyward, Jr. was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Hank Garland

Walter Louis Garland, known professionally as Hank Garland, was a guitarist and songwriter. 

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BJ Dennis

Born and raised in Charleston, SC, personal chef and caterer Benjamin “BJ” Dennis infuses the flavors and culture of the Lowcountry into his Gullah Geechee cuisine.

David Duncan Wallace

David Duncan Wallace

David Duncan Wallace was a historian and author of "History of South Carolina."

7 wooden buildings stand together.

Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

A wooden build with a mill wheel is next to a wooden bridge surround by trees.

Pickens County

Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens (1739-1817).

Photo of Abbeville Opera House. "Abbeville Opera House" by J. Stephen Conn is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Abbeville County

Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.

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Lee County

Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Spider

The skittish Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis) was designated as the official State Spider by Act Number 389 of 2000. The Carolina Wolf Spider is the largest species of wolf spider in North America. While skittish and large, the wolf spider is generally not aggressive. 

South Carolina Glossary

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import

(noun) - an item that was produced outside of the country and was brought in to be sold