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Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr.

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was a journalist and author. He is best known for co-authoring Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes.

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Donald Stuart Russell

Army Major, Lawyer, University of South Carolina President, SC Governor, US Senator, Assistant US Secretary of State, US District Judge, US Circuit Judge

Black and white photograph of Robert Purvis

Robert Purvis

Robert Purvis was an abolitionist from Charleston, SC.

A smiling Chubby Checker wearing a checkered suit jacket.

Chubby Checker

Born in Spring Gulley (Andrews, SC) with the name Ernest Evans, Chubby Checker is a singer best known for “The Twist.”

A red bricked house.

Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

A red covered bridge with a white metal roof.

Greenville County

The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.

A wooden building with a red rooftop.

Kershaw County

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

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Colleton County

Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Heritage Horse

The Marsh Tacky is a rare colonial Spanish horse breed found only in South Carolina. In 2010, the Marsh Tacky was designated as the official State Heritage Horse of South Carolina. 

South Carolina Glossary

bright green leafy plants and dark green trees

tobacco

(noun) - a plant whose leaves are used to make cigarettes, cigars, and snuff for smoking in pipes