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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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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.

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South Carolina People

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Archibald Grimkè

Archibald Grimkè was a lawyer, journalist, community leader, and involved in the early NAACP. Sarah Grimkè and Angelina Grimkè Weld are Archibald's paternal Aunts.

Christopher Gadsden

Christopher Gadsden was a merchant and politician who was the principal leader of the South Carolina Patriot movement during the American Revolution.

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Havilah Babcock

Havilah Babcock was chair of the English Department at the University of South Carolina for many years and a passionate outdoorsman and famous outdoor writer.

Gordon Glisson

Gordon Glisson was a Champion Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

South Carolina Counties

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.

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Dillon County

Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Hospitality Beverage

Tea was designated as the official State Hospitality Beverage by Act Number 31 of 1995. South Carolina was the first state to grow tea in the United States and the birthplace of the sweet tea beverage.

South Carolina Glossary

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harbor

(noun) - a sheltered body of water deep enough to provide anchorage for ships

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