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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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South Carolina People

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William Jones Lowndes

William Jones Lowndes represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress from 1811 to 1822.

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Andrew Gordon Magrath

Andrew Gordon Magrath was a federal judge and later governor of South Carolina during the Civil War.

John Berry

Born in Aiken, SC, John Edward Berry is a Grammy Award-winning Country Music artist.

South Carolina Counties

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Lee County

Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).

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Darlington County

The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.

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Dillon County

Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.

Williamsburg County

Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702). Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the Lowcountry around 1732.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Snack

The Boiled Peanut was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. This South Carolina delicacy is a snack found throughout South Carolina at roadside stands, festivals, produce stands, and stores.

South Carolina Glossary

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township

(noun) - A unit of territory or administration; town

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