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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
Laura Matilda Towne
Laura Matilda Towne was an abolitionist and educator known for forming the Penn School.
Elizabeth Mahon
Elizabeth "Lib" Mahon was a baseball player in the 1940s in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
South Carolina Counties
Laurens County
Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).
Newberry County
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six 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.
Jasper County
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Picnic Cuisine
Barbecue was designated as the official State Picnic Cuisine by Act Number 231 of 2014. Each region of South Carolina has a unique way of preparing and cooking barbecue that can be explored through South Carolina's "BBQ Trail."
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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