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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
Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune was an educator and civil rights leader who was born in Mayesville, SC.
Thomas Pinckney
Thomas Pinckney was an early American statesman, diplomat, and soldier in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
Clemmie E. Webber
Advocate of women’s rights and suffrage and co-founder of the literacy movement in 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).
Edgefield County
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.
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
joggling board
(noun) - a long, pliable board that is supported on each end by wooden stands. The board is springy, and a person sitting on it can easily bounce up and down.
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