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South Carolina People

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James Louis Petigru

James Louis Petigru was a lawyer, politician, and jurist in South Carolina.

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Tommy Caldwell

From Spartanburg, SC, Tommy Caldwell was the bassist and original frontman for The Marshall Tucker Band between 1973 and 1980. 

Roger Milliken

Roger Milliken

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

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William Harrison Scarborough

William Harrison Scarborough was a portraitist and miniaturist.

South Carolina Counties

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Chester County

Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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Colleton County

Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).

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Allendale County

Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.

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Marlboro County

Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Work Animal

The hard-working Mule was designated as the official State Heritage Work Animal by Act Number 240 of 2010.  

South Carolina Glossary

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waterwheel

(noun) - a wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery

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