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South Carolina People

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Varian Johnson

Varian Johnson is a writer and author of Twins and My Life as a Rhombus.

Tim Scott

Tim Scott is a member of the U.S. Senate from South Carolina.

Thomas Heyward Jr.

Thomas Heyward, Jr. was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Brook Benton

Born in Lugoff, SC, Benjamin Franklin Peay, better known as Brook Benton, was a popular soul singer of the 1960s, with his signature song, "Rainy Night in Georgia."

South Carolina Counties

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Marlboro County

Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).

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Colleton County

Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).

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Darlington County

The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Tree

The hardy Palmetto Tree (Inodes palmetto or Sabal palmetto) was designated as the official State Tree by Joint Resolution Number 63 on March 17, 1939. It is believed that the Palmetto tree was symbolical of the defeat of the British fleet at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island due to the fact that the Palmetto logs absorbed the impact of the cannonballs.

South Carolina Glossary

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independence

(noun) - the self-government of a nation, country, or state by its residents

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