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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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Marion Birnie Wilkinson

Social reformer, black women’s club leader

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J. Anthony Brown

Columbia native J. Anthony Brown is a comedian and he is best known for his commentary on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Steve Harvey Morning Show.

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Pierce Butler

Pierce Butler was a Founding Father of the United States who represented South Carolina at the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and as a U.S. Senator.

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Joanne Woodward

Famous Actress of film, stage, and television. Best known for taking on difficult womens roles.

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McCormick County

McCormick County and its county seat, the town of McCormick, were named for inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884).

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Cherokee County

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

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Kershaw County

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.

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Clarendon County

Clarendon County was named for Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon (1608/9-1674), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Vegetable

Big, green, and leafy, Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) was designated as the official State Vegetable by Act Number 38 of 2011, as a result of efforts by Mary Grace Wingard, a third-grader from Lexington, South Carolina. South Carolina ranks second in the nation in collard green production. 

South Carolina Glossary

White liquid in pitcher and cup. White solids in jar and bowl.

dairy

(adjective) - referring to the milk production industries