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South Carolina People
Thomas Lynch, Jr.
Thomas Lynch, Jr. from Georgetown County, SC, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton is a model and actress. She is best known for her roles in American Gigolo and Once Bitten.
Edwin Roberts Russell
Dr. Edwin Roberts Russell was a chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project at the University of Chicago's Metallurgical Laboratory.
Annie Greene Nelson
Annie Greene Nelson was a writer and playwright. She was the African American woman in South Carolina to publish a novel.
South Carolina Counties
Hampton County
Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).
Laurens County
Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).
Marion County
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."
Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Beverage
Milk was designated as the official State Beverage by Act Number 360 of 1984 because dairy farmers are found in almost every county in the state. The dairy industry is a one hundred million dollar enterprise for the state of South Carolina.
South Carolina Glossary
kudzu
(noun) - a vine native to Japan that was introduced in the South to reduce soil erosion. The plant, which grows quickly, is now considered an invasive weed.
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