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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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Henrietta Johnston

Working in Charleston, Henrietta Johnston was the first female professional artist in America.

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Franklin J. Moses, Jr.

Franklin J. Moses, Jr. was the 75th Governor of South Carolina.

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Donald Stuart Russell

Army Major, Lawyer, University of South Carolina President, SC Governor, US Senator, Assistant US Secretary of State, US District Judge, US Circuit Judge

Lucy Hughes Brown

First black female physician to practice in South Carolina

South Carolina Counties

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Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

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Pickens County

Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens (1739-1817).

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Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County and its county seat, the city of Spartanburg, were named for the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the Revolutionary War.

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Lancaster County

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

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Heritage Horse

The Marsh Tacky is a rare colonial Spanish horse breed found only in South Carolina. In 2010, the Marsh Tacky was designated as the official State Heritage Horse of South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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kudzu

(noun) - a vine native to Japan that was introduced in the South to reduce soil erosion. The plant, which grows quickly, is now considered an invasive weed.

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