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South Carolina People
Henrietta Johnston
Working in Charleston, Henrietta Johnston was the first female professional artist in America.
Edgar A. Brown
Born in Aiken County, Edgar Allan Brown was a longtime Democratic legislator of South Carolina from Barnwell County who served South Carolina from 1922-1972.
Elizabeth Boatwright Coker
Wife of James Lide Coker III, Elizabeth Boatwright Coker was the author of nine historical romance novels based on southern and South Carolina cultural life.
Rawlins Lowndes
Lawyer, Provost-Marshall, South Carolina Senate, South Carolina House of Representatives; Charleston, SC
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.
Sumter County
Sumter County and its county seat, the city of Sumter, were named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), a resident of the area.
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.
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.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Dance
The Shag (Carolina Shag) was designated the official State Dance by Act Number 329 of 1984. The basic step for this upbeat, quick, and smooth dance is a six-count, eight-step pattern danced in a slot.
South Carolina Glossary
kindling
(noun) - small pieces of wood used in starting fires
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