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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 Boykin Chesnut
Born near Statesburg, SC, Mary Boykin Chesnut was married to an aide to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and she kept a famous diary vividly describing events during the Civil War.
Benjamin Griffith Brawley
Benjamin Griffith Brawley was an author and educator from Columbia, SC. Many of his books were considered standard college texts.
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.
Allendale County
Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.
Oconee County
Oconee County takes its name from a Native American word meaning "water eyes of the hills." It was formed in 1868 from Pickens District, and the county seat is Walhalla.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).
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
depression
(noun) - an area of land that is lower than its surroundings. Also, a time when the economy slows down.
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