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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
Edwin Augustus Harleston
Edwin Augustus Harleston was an African American portrait painter and businessman from Charleston
South Carolina Counties
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Abbeville County
Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.
Lancaster County
Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Snack
The Boiled Peanut was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. This South Carolina delicacy is a snack found throughout South Carolina at roadside stands, festivals, produce stands, and stores.
South Carolina Glossary
joggling board
(noun) - a long, pliable board that is supported on each end by wooden stands. The board is springy, and a person sitting on it can easily bounce up and down.
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