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Gary Davis wearing a dark suit, dark glasses and a dark hat. He is holding a guitar.

Gary Davis

Gary Davis was a blind blues and gospel songwriter and innovative guitarist.

Black and white photograph of Frieda Mitchell

Frieda Mitchell

Frieda Mitchell was a civil rights and social justice activist from Beaufort County.

A white woman sitting next to two black girls.

Ellen Murray

Ellen Murray co-founded the Penn Center with Laura Towne.

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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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Fairfield County

The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.

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Laurens County

Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).

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Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

A small brick building is next to a large white building and two large brick buildings.

Edgefield County

The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Stone

Blue Granite is a type of igneous rock that is one of the hardest substances in the world. The Blue Granite was designated as the official State Stone by Act Number 345 of 1969. Surprisingly, South Carolina was known to have been one of the nation's top producers of granite. 

South Carolina Glossary

Metal and concrete bridge halves open up to let boat through.

drawbridge

(noun) - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it