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Discover how South Carolina helped shape the American Revolution. Explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that made the Palmetto State a turning point in the fight for independence.
South Carolina People
Bill Anderson
Born in Columbia, SC, Bill Anderson is a country music singer and songwriter nicknamed "Whisperin' Bill."
Peggy Dillard-Toone
Peggy Dillard-Toone is a model and artist. She was the second Black woman to appear on the cover of Vogue.
Annie Greene Nelson
Annie Greene Nelson was a writer and playwright. She was the African American woman in South Carolina to publish a novel.
South Carolina Counties
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.
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Calhoun County
Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina's Nickname
South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State in honor of the Palmetto tree, but did you know that South Carolina was nicknamed the Iodine State at one point? South Carolina received this name due to the large percentage of iodine found in the vegetation growing in the state.
South Carolina Glossary
British
(adjective) - a person from Great Britain, now the United Kingdom
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