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South Carolina People

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Peggy Parish

Peggy Parish was an author known best for her children's book series Amelia Bedelia.

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Josh White

Josh White was a singer, musician, and civil rights activist.

Penina Moïse

Penina Moïse was a poet and the first Jewish American woman to contribute to the worship service, writing 190 hymns for Beth Elohim.

South Carolina Counties

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Jasper County

Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).

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Pickens County

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

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

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Charleston County and the city of Charleston, its county seat, are the most historic locations in the state. English settlers arrived in the colony of Carolina in 1670 and established a town at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Fruit

The fuzzy sweet Peach (Prunus persica) was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina has over 18,000 acres of peach farms across the state.

South Carolina Glossary

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national monument

(noun) - memorial consisting of a structure or natural landmark of historic interest, set aside by the national government for preservation and public enjoyment

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