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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
Matilda Arabella Evans
Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans was the first African-American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
James Dickey
James Dickey was a professor at the University of South Carolina known for his poetry and novels.
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.
Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Newberry County
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Marion County
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."
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
sit-in
(noun) - a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators occupy seats and refuse to move
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