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Frieda Mitchell was a civil rights and social justice activist from Beaufort County.
Thomas Pinckney was an early American statesman, diplomat, and soldier in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
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.
Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
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.
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.
(noun) - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
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