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The oldest bricks in America were found in Columbia. Discover more fun South Carolina facts from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.
Cooper River Bridge
The Grace Memorial Bridge, known as the "Old Bridge," was opened for traffic in 1929. A 50 cent toll was charged to pay for the bridge's six million dollar price tag.
Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls was born a slave on April 5, 1839, in Beaufort. During the Civil War, he hijacked a Confederate steamship, disguised himself as a white captain, and sailed to Union safety. He later became a captain in the US Navy and a representative in the US Congress.
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