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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
Tommy Caldwell
From Spartanburg, SC, Tommy Caldwell was the bassist and original frontman for The Marshall Tucker Band between 1973 and 1980.
Isaac Hayne
Issac Hayne was hanged by the British for espionage and treason during the American Revolution.
Walter Edgar
Walter B. Edgar is a historian and author specializing in Southern history and culture, particularly for South Carolina.
Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis is a television and film actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his recurring roles on the television shows, The Game and Insecure.
South Carolina Counties
Clarendon County
Clarendon County was named for Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon (1608/9-1674), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
Darlington County
The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County and its county seat, the city of Spartanburg, were named for the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the Revolutionary War.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Marine Mammal
The intelligent Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) was designated as the official State Marine Mammal by Act Number 58 of 2009. The bottlenose dolphins are protected in U.S. waters under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
South Carolina Glossary
deciduous
(noun) - a plant, especially a tree, that loses its leaves in the winter
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