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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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Robert Evander McNair

Robert Evander McNair was the 108th governor of South Carolina.

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Henry Dargan McMaster

Henry McMaster is the 117th governor of South Carolina.

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Bret Lott

Bret Lott is the bestselling author of fourteen books and professor of English at the College of Charleston

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Thomas Pinckney

Thomas Pinckney was an early American statesman, diplomat, and soldier in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.

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Chester County

Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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Beaufort County

Both Beaufort County and its county seat Beaufort were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

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Colleton County

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

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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.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Work Animal

The hard-working Mule was designated as the official State Heritage Work Animal by Act Number 240 of 2010.  

South Carolina Glossary

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port

(noun) - place on the coast which ships can shelter or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.