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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
Monique Coleman
Adrienne Monique Coleman is an actress best known for her role in Disney's High School Musical movies.
David du Bose Gaillard
David du Bose Gaillard was a U.S. Army engineer instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal.
Emory Shaw Campbell
Born in Hilton Head Island, SC, Emory Shaw Campbell is an author and community leader among the Gullah people who live in the coastal Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
South Carolina Counties
Barnwell County
Barnwell County and its county seat of Barnwell were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748-1800).
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).
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.
Aiken County
Aiken County and its county seat, the town of Aiken, were named for William Aiken (1806-1831), president of the South Carolina Railroad.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Fish
The versatile Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) was designated the official State Fish by Act Number 1333 of 1972. The Striped Bass can live in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
South Carolina Glossary
cotton gin
(noun) - a machine invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney for separating cotton fibers from cotton seeds
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