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Archibald Rutledge was a famous naturalist writer who was also the first poet laureate of South Carolina.
Born in Lugoff, SC, Benjamin Franklin Peay, better known as Brook Benton, was a popular soul singer of the 1960s, with his signature song, "Rainy Night in Georgia."
The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.
Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
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.
Blue Granite is a type of igneous rock that is one of the hardest substances in the world. The Blue Granite was designated as the official State Stone by Act Number 345 of 1969. Surprisingly, South Carolina was known to have been one of the nation's top producers of granite.
(noun) - place on the coast which ships can shelter or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
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