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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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South Carolina People

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Carlisle Floyd

Carlisle Floyd was an opera composer and librettist from Latta, SC. He is considered the "Father of American Opera."

Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is a best-selling author known for fiction that explores the compelling parallels between nature and human nature.

Josh White

Josh White was a singer, musician, and civil rights activist.

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William Aiken, Jr.

William Aiken, Jr. was the 61st Governor of South Carolina.

South Carolina Counties

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Jasper County

Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).

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Lee County

Lee County was named for Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870).

Kershaw County

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

Cherokee County

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

South Carolina Facts

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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

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tributary

(noun) - a river that flows into another river or larger body of water

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