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South Carolina People

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Harold R. Boulware, Sr.

Harold R. Boulware, Sr., was a lawyer and civil rights pioneer who played a crucial role in Briggs v. Elliot.

Stanley Donen

American film director and choreographer. Known as "The King of Musicals". Born in Columbia, SC

Lucy Hughes Brown

First black female physician to practice in South Carolina

South Carolina Counties

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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.

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Union County

Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.

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Jasper County

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

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Abbeville County

Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Beverage

Milk was designated as the official State Beverage by Act Number 360 of 1984 because dairy farmers are found in almost every county in the state. The dairy industry is a one hundred million dollar enterprise for the state of South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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gamecock

(noun) - a rooster bred and trained for fighting

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