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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
Joseph Alston
Born in All Saints Parish (Georgetown County), Joseph Alston was the governor of South Carolina from 1812 - 1814.
Dave Cockrum
Dave Cockrum is most known for being the creator of Marvel's X-Men characters, Thunderbird, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Storm.
Henry Woodward
Henry Woodward was an early colonist of South Carolina who was instrumental in establishing contact with Native Americans and setting up a trading system.
South Carolina Counties
Georgetown County
Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.
Greenville County
The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.
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.
Union County
Union County was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations in the area.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Botanical Garden
The 295-acre South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University was designated the State Botanical Garden by Act Number 288 of 1992.
South Carolina Glossary
boycott
(verb) - to protest by refusing to purchase or do business with a person or business
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