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South Carolina People
Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumter was a distinguished general in the Revolutionary War who lived in Sumter County.
Chadwick Boseman
Born in Anderson, SC, Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an actor and playwright. He was known for his leading roles in Black Panther, 42, Get on Up, and Marshall.
Willie Earle
Willie Earle was the victim of a brutal murder and the last racial lynching in South Carolina.
Mark Clark
Mark Wayne Clark was a U.S. Army officer during World War II. He commanded the Allied forces during the successful Italian campaign against the Axis powers.
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.
Lexington County
Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Horry County
Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.
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
reservation
(noun) - land set apart by the US government for the use of Native Americans.
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