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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.
South Carolina People
Mack Gipson, Jr.
Dr. Mack Gipson, Jr. was the first African American man to obtain a Ph.D. in Geology.
John Gary Anderson
John Gary Anderson was the founder of the Anderson Motor Company in Rock Hill, SC, which made automobiles from 1916 to 1926.
Josephine Pinckney
Poet, novelist, civic leader. Pinckney played a key role in the literary revival that swept through the South after World War I
J. Anthony Brown
Columbia native J. Anthony Brown is a comedian and he is best known for his commentary on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Steve Harvey Morning Show.
South Carolina Counties
Lexington County
Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.
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.
Hampton County
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina Statehood
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788.
South Carolina Glossary
canal
(noun) - a manmade waterway that connects bodies of water such as lakes or rivers
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