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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
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."
Crandall Close Bowles
Bowles is the fifth generation to run Springs Industries and, as CEO, is regularly ranked among the top women executives in the country.
South Carolina Counties
Oconee County
Oconee County takes its name from a Native American word meaning "water eyes of the hills." It was formed in 1868 from Pickens District, and the county seat is Walhalla.
Anderson County
Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Greenwood County
Greenwood County takes its name from its county seat, Greenwood. The city of Greenwood was named around 1824 for the plantation of an early resident, John McGehee.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina Mottoes
South Carolina has two official mottoes:
Animis Opibusque Parati (ah-ni-mis oh-pi-boos-kwe pah-rah-tee) means prepared in minds and resources.
Dum Spiro Spero (doom spee-roh spey-roh) means while I breathe, I hope.
South Carolina Glossary
moccasin
(noun) - a Native American shoe, usually made of deerskin
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