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South Carolina People

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Joanne Woodward

Famous Actress of film, stage, and television. Best known for taking on difficult womens roles.

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James Gadsden

James Gadsden was the diplomat (known as a minister) to Mexico where he negotiated for the Gadsden Purchase in 1853.

South Carolina Counties

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Marlboro County

Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).

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Darlington County

The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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York County

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

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Tree

The hardy Palmetto Tree (Inodes palmetto or Sabal palmetto) was designated as the official State Tree by Joint Resolution Number 63 on March 17, 1939. It is believed that the Palmetto tree was symbolical of the defeat of the British fleet at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island due to the fact that the Palmetto logs absorbed the impact of the cannonballs.

South Carolina Glossary

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freedman

(noun) - a person who has been released from slavery

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