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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.
South Carolina People
Burnet R. Maybank
Burnet Rhett Maybank was a three-term US senator, the 99th governor of South Carolina, and mayor of Charleston.
Chris Rock
Chris Rock is a well-known comedian, actor, screenwriter, television and film producer, and director.
South Carolina Counties
Anderson County
Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).
Bamberg County
Bamberg County and its county seat, Bamberg, were named for local resident William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858) and other members of the Bamberg family.
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 Dog
The Boykin Spaniel is the only dog initially bred by South Carolinians and has developed into a breed of superb hunting instincts and mild temperament. In 1985, the Boykin Spaniel was designated the official State Dog of South Carolina.
South Carolina Glossary
citizen
(noun) - a legally recognized member of a country, state, or other places who has obligations to and is entitled to protection by and from the government
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