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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
Charles M. Duke Jr.
Colonel Charles Moss Duke, Jr. is a retired USAF Brigadier General and former NASA astronaut and engineer.
Ambrose E. Gonzales
Ambrose E. Gonzales and his brother, N.G. Gonzales founded The State newspaper in 1891.
Melvin Purvis
Melvin Purvis was an FBI agent responsible for ending the criminal careers of Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, and John Dillinger.
Jim Gandy
South Carolina's Weatherman, Jim Gandy, was the Chief Meteorologist for WISTV (1984-1998) and WLTX (1999-2019).
South Carolina Counties
Newberry County
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Anderson County
Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).
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."
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Grass
Indian Grass was designated as the official State Grass by Act Number 94 of 2001. Indian Grass can be used to make baskets.
South Carolina Glossary
erosion
(noun) - the process where soil and other matter are worn away by rain, stream currents, and wind
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