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South Carolina People
William Jones Lowndes
William Jones Lowndes represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress from 1811 to 1822.
Napoleon Brown "Nappy Brown" Culp
Nappy Brown was an R&B singer best known for his hits "Don't Be Angry" and "Little By Little."
South Carolina Counties
Edgefield County
The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.
Marlboro County
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Fairfield County
The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Gemstone
The semi-precious quartz, Amethyst, was designated as the official State Gemstone by Act Number 345 of 1969. South Carolina is known to be the home to some of the world's highest-quality amethyst.
South Carolina Glossary
township
(noun) - A unit of territory or administration; town
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