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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
Hank Garland
Walter Louis Garland, known professionally as Hank Garland, was a guitarist and songwriter.
Isaac Woodward
Black World War II veteran who became known to the world as the victim of a horrific act of racist violence that robbed him of his sight.
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner
Elizabeth O’Neill Verner was an artist and major figure of the Charleston Renaissance.
South Carolina Counties
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Horry County
Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815). The county was originally a part of the Georgetown District, and at one time, it was called Kingston.
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 Dance
The Shag (Carolina Shag) was designated the official State Dance by Act Number 329 of 1984. The basic step for this upbeat, quick, and smooth dance is a six-count, eight-step pattern danced in a slot.
South Carolina Glossary
governor
(noun) - the leader of a state in the United States
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