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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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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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South Carolina People

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William Dunlap Simpson

William Dunlap Simpson was the 78th Governor of South Carolina.

Lucy Hughes Brown

First black female physician to practice in South Carolina

Roger Milliken

Roger Milliken was a Spartanburg Textile magnet, Businessman, and political activist.

ND Stevenson

ND Stevenson is the creator of She-Ra and the Princess of Power and Nimona.

South Carolina Counties

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Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

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Pickens County

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

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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.

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.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Heritage Horse

The Marsh Tacky is a rare colonial Spanish horse breed found only in South Carolina. In 2010, the Marsh Tacky was designated as the official State Heritage Horse of South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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steeplechase

(noun) - a horse race

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