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South Carolina People
Juanita Willmon Goggins
Juanita Willmon Goggins was the first Black woman to be elected to the SC General Assembly
James Hammond
James Hammond was a politician who served as a US Representative, US Senator, and governor of South Carolina.
Alicia Leeke
Alicia Leeke is an artist known for her post-impressionistic style and incorporation of Fauvism.
South Carolina Counties
Union County
Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.
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.
Georgetown County
Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.
Lancaster County
Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Songs
South Carolina has two official State Songs: "Carolina" and "South Carolina on My Mind."
"Carolina" was written by Henry Timrod and set to music by Anne C. Burgess. On February 11, 1911, the song was designated as the State Song by a Concurrent Resolution.
"South Carolina on My Mind" was composed and recorded by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge in 1980. On March 8, 1984, the song was designated as the State Song by Act Number 302 of 1984.
South Carolina Glossary
trolley
(noun) - streetcar; a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity used for local transportation
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