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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.

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South Carolina People

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Henry Middleton

Henry Middleton was the 2nd President of the Continental Congress and served as President of the provincial congress and senator in the newly created South Carolina Government.

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Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker is a musician and lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish.

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The Big Show

Paul Wight, better known as The Big Show, is a WWE professional wrestler and actor.

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Chris Bouchillon

Chris Bouchillon was known as "The Original Talking Blues Man."

South Carolina Counties

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Hampton County

Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

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Laurens County

Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).

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Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Flower

The indigenous fragrant Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) was adopted by the General Assembly as the official State Flower on February 1, 1924. It is a climbing woody vine with evergreen leaves and blooms small, fragrant yellow flowers. 

South Carolina Glossary

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porcelain

(noun, adjective) - a hard, white, translucent ceramic made by firing and glazing pure clay

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