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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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James Hammond

James Hammond was a politician who served as a US Representative, US Senator, and governor of South Carolina.

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Eugenia Duke

Eugenia Duke created Duke's Mayonnaise

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Arthur Middleton

Arthur Middleton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Linda Bell

Dr. Linda Bell is South Carolina's State Epidemiologist.

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Lexington County

Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.

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Darlington County

The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.

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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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Georgetown County

Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina Statehood

South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. 

South Carolina Glossary

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hominy

(noun) - a food made from hulled corn kernels soaked in lye water, rinsed, then cooked and eaten