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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.
Edgar A. Brown
Born in Aiken County, Edgar Allan Brown was a longtime Democratic legislator of South Carolina from Barnwell County who served South Carolina from 1922-1972.
Verni Robert Quillen
Verni Robert Quillen was a journalist and humorist from Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
Hank Garland
Walter Louis Garland, known professionally as Hank Garland, was a guitarist and songwriter.
South Carolina Counties
Calhoun County
Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.
York County
York County and its county seat, the city of York, were named for York County, Pennsylvania.
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Opera
Porgy and Bess was designated as the official Opera of the State by Act Number 94 of 2001. Porgy and Bess is an opera based on the novel Porgy written by South Carolina native Edwin Dubose Heyward.
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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