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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."
Samuel Henry Dickson
Samuel Henry Dickson was a poet, physician, writer, and educator. He was one of the founders of the Medical College of South Carolina (now the Medical University of South Carolina).
John B. Watson
John Watson was a psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism and conducted research on animal behavior, child-rearing, and advertising.
South Carolina Counties
Berkeley County
Berkeley County was named for two of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, Lord John Berkeley (d. 1678) and Sir William Berkeley (d. 1677).
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.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Snack
The Boiled Peanut was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. This South Carolina delicacy is a snack found throughout South Carolina at roadside stands, festivals, produce stands, and stores.
South Carolina Glossary
economy
(noun) - the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
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