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Black and white photograph of Robert DeLarge

Robert Carlos DeLarge

Legislator, congressman

Black and white photo of Clara Louise Kellogg

Clara Louise Kellogg

Clara Louise Kellogg was an operatic soprano.

A smiling Pat Conroy wearing a black jacket and yellow shirt.

Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy was a popular novelist who has written many popular books such as The Prince of Tides.

James C. Self wearing wire glasses.

James C. Self

James C. Self owned several textile mills in Greenwood, SC.

 A white church surrounded by a black fence and gray grave stones.

Bamberg County

Bamberg County and its county seat, Bamberg, were named for local resident William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858) and other members of the Bamberg family.

a small white house with a half wrap around porch.

Chester County

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

A dirt road framed by large trees on both sides.

Georgetown County

Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.

A light brown and cream building with a metal roof and two small brick chimneys

Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Duck

The Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) was designated the official State Duck by Act Number 58 of 2009. Wood Ducks tend to habitat in woodland ponds, lakes, swamps, and marshes feeding on the vegetation and insects. 

South Carolina Glossary

A large off-white building in neoclassical style

Supreme Court

(noun) - the highest federal court in the United States. Also used as the name for the highest state court.