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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
Bo Hopkins
William Mauldin Hopkins, better known as "Bo," is an actor. He is best known for playing supporting roles in American Graffiti, Midnight Express, The Wild Bunch, and The Getaway.
Johnnie McFadden
Dr. Johnnie McFadden is the Benjamin Elijah Mays Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina.
Martin Witherspoon Gary
Martin Witherspoon Gary was an attorney, soldier, and politician from South Carolina.
Jacob Stroyer
Jacob Stroyer was a former slave who became a preacher in Massachusetts. He is best known for his autobiography, My Life in the South.
South Carolina Counties
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).
Darlington County
The origin of the name of Darlington County is uncertain, but it may have been named for Darlington, England.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Work Animal
The hard-working Mule was designated as the official State Heritage Work Animal by Act Number 240 of 2010.
South Carolina Glossary
mariculture
(noun) - farming of marine organisms for food and other products such as pharmaceuticals, food additives, jewelry, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics, either in the natural marine environment, or in land- or sea-based enclosures, such as cages, ponds, or raceways.
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