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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.

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Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier was a professional boxer from Beaufort, SC who defeated such greats as Muhammad Ali.

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Dinah Johnson

Dinah Johnson is a Children's book author and educator.

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John Gardiner Richards, Jr.

John Gardiner Richards, Jr. was the governor of South Carolina from 1926-1931.

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Bennie Lee Cunningham, Jr.

Bennie Lee Cunningham, Jr. was a professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Pickens County

Pickens County was named for Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens (1739-1817).

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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.

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Dillon County

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

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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.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina Population

South Carolina is the 23rd largest state in population in the United States. The 2021 population is 5,179,334. Below is a table of the most populated cities and counties in South Carolina. 

South Carolina Glossary

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floodplain

(noun) - a low plain beside a river that sometimes floods