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Black & white photograph of Benjamin Franklin Perry

Benjamin Franklin Perry

Benjamin Franklin Perry was the 72nd Governor of South Carolina.

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Lauren Hutton

Lauren Hutton is a model and actress. She is best known for her roles in American Gigolo and Once Bitten.

A smiling young man with a 5 o'clock shadow.

Manish Dayal

Manish Dayal is an actor best known for his roles in The Resident, The Hundred-Foot Journey, and Viceroy's House.

Black and white photograph of Abbie Christensen holding a child in her lap

Abbie Holmes Christ

Folklorist, educator, suffragist

a small white house with a half wrap around porch.

Chester County

Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.

A large stone building with a large dome on top of the building.

Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

A square brick building with three curved archways for the front door and windows.

Union County

Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.

A white building with outlined teal windows next to a willow tree.

Jasper County

Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Work Animal

The hard-working Mule was designated as the official State Heritage Work Animal by Act Number 240 of 2010.  

South Carolina Glossary

A grey building with white windows next to a railroad track surrounded by shrubbery and trees.

depot

(noun) - a bus or railroad station