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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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Elliott White Springs

Elliott White Springs was a South Carolina businessman and an American flying ace of World War I.

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Valerie Sayers

Beaufort native Valerie Sayers is the author of six novels.

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Andrew Pickens

Andrew Pickens was a militia leader in the American Revolutionary War and US Representative from Abbeville County, SC.

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Ray Allen

Raised in Dalzell, SC, Ray Allen is an NBA All-Star basketball player who has played with the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics.

South Carolina Counties

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Anderson County

Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).

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Aiken County

Aiken County and its county seat, the town of Aiken, were named for William Aiken (1806-1831), president of the South Carolina Railroad.

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Kershaw County

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.

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Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

South Carolina Facts

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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

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(noun) - an area with one or more common characteristics or features that give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas

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