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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
Dorothea Benton Frank
Best-selling author Dorothea Benton Frank was born and raised on Sullivan’s Island and has written several novels set in the Lowcountry.
Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton is a model and actress. She is best known for her roles in American Gigolo and Once Bitten.
South Carolina Counties
Sumter County
Sumter County and its county seat, the city of Sumter, were named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), a resident of the area.
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).
Saluda County
Saluda County was named for the Saluda River, which forms one of its borders. The county was established in 1895 from part of Edgefield County, and the county seat is the town of Saluda.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Waltz
The Richardson Waltz was designated as the official State Waltz by Act Number 389 of 2000. The waltz had been created and preserved for generations by members of the Richardson family.
South Carolina Glossary
fiber
(noun) - a long strand of material such as cotton that can be twisted together to form thread or yarn
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