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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
John Gary Anderson
John Gary Anderson was the founder of the Anderson Motor Company in Rock Hill, SC, which made automobiles from 1916 to 1926.
Cat Anderson
Born in Greenville, SC, William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson was a well-known jazz trumpeter who played with Duke Ellington in his orchestra.
Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman is an activist for the children's rights and the founder of the Children’s Defense Fund.
Joseph Armstrong DeLaine
Reverend Joseph Armstrong Delaine was a civil rights leader from Summerton, SC, who helped end segregation in South Carolina schools.
South Carolina Counties
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.
Abbeville County
Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).
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.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina Statehood
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788.
South Carolina Glossary
canal
(noun) - a manmade waterway that connects bodies of water such as lakes or rivers
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