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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
Carlisle Floyd
Carlisle Floyd was an opera composer and librettist from Latta, SC. He is considered the "Father of American Opera."
Charles Ezra Daniel
Charles Ezra Daniel was a successful businessman and political figure in South Carolina.
James Clyburn
James Enos Clyburn is a U.S. Congressman and a democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
South Carolina Counties
Jasper County
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
Williamsburg County
Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702). Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the Lowcountry around 1732.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Fruit
The fuzzy sweet Peach (Prunus persica) was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina has over 18,000 acres of peach farms across the state.
South Carolina Glossary
tributary
(noun) - a river that flows into another river or larger body of water
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