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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
James Butler Bonham
Born near Red Bank, James Butler Bonham was a soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.
Francis Marion
Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion was a strategic fighter against the British during the War of Independence.
South Carolina Counties
Allendale County
Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.
Barnwell County
Barnwell County and its county seat of Barnwell were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748-1800).
Newberry County
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Berkeley County
Berkeley County was named for two of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, Lord John Berkeley (d. 1678) and Sir William Berkeley (d. 1677).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Butterfly
The beautiful Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) butterfly was designated the official Butterfly of the State by Act Number 319 of 1994. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail can be seen in deciduous woods, along streams, rivers and wooded swamps, and in towns and cities throughout South Carolina.
South Carolina Glossary
coast
(noun) - the seashore, or land near it
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