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South Carolina People
John Rutledge
John Rutledge was a signer of the US constitution and the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Richard Hutson
Richard Hutson was a founding father of the United States and a lawyer, judge, and politician from Charleston, SC.
South Carolina Counties
Horry County
Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.
Calhoun County
Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina's Nickname
South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State in honor of the Palmetto tree, but did you know that South Carolina was nicknamed the Iodine State at one point? South Carolina received this name due to the large percentage of iodine found in the vegetation growing in the state.
South Carolina Glossary
militia
(noun) - civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
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