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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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A smiling William "The Refrigerator" Perry flexing his arm while in his Chicago Bears uniform

William "The Refrigerator" Perry

William "The Refrigerator" Perry was a former college and professional football player.

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Ron McNair

Ron McNair was an American NASA astronaut and physicist.

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Henry E. Hayne

Legislator, secretary of state

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Aziz Ansari

Columbia native Aziz Ansari is an actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian.

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Dillon County

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

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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.

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Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.

U.S. Post Office, Florence, South Carolina, in 1938.

Florence County

Florence County took its name from its county seat, the city of Florence.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Shell

The Lettered Olive (Olive Sayana) was designated as the official State Shell by Act No. 360 of 1984. The shell has a smooth, shiny, cylindrical shape and is typically found in shallow waters near the shore. 

South Carolina Glossary

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archaeologist

(noun) - a person who studies material remains, such as utensils, stone carvings, and architecture