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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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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.

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South Carolina People

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Elise Forrest Harleston

Elise Forrest Harleston was South Carolina’s first African-American female photographer.

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Joseph Alston

Born in All Saints Parish (Georgetown County), Joseph Alston was the governor of South Carolina from 1812 - 1814.

Photograph of Steadman's book "McAfee County: A chronicle"

Mark Steadman

Mark Steadman is a writer. He taught humor and the American novel at Clemson University.

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Coleman Livingston Blease

Coleman Livingston Blease was the Governor of South Carolina from 1911 to 1915 and US Senator from 1925 to 1931.

South Carolina Counties

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Georgetown County

Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.

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Marion County

Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."

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Horry County

Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.

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Chester County

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

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Botanical Garden

The 295-acre South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University was designated the State Botanical Garden by Act Number 288 of 1992.

South Carolina Glossary

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hurricane

(noun) - a violent storm that originates over the ocean, which is distinguished by sudden extreme changes of the wind and is generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning

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