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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
Martin Witherspoon Gary
Martin Witherspoon Gary was an attorney, soldier, and politician from South Carolina.
Matilda Arabella Evans
Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans was the first African-American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
South Carolina Counties
Marion County
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."
McCormick County
McCormick County and its county seat, the town of McCormick, were named for inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884).
Jasper County
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Grass
Indian Grass was designated as the official State Grass by Act Number 94 of 2001. Indian Grass can be used to make baskets.
South Carolina Glossary
Yankees
(noun) - the name Southerners used for Americans who lived in the northern states during the American Civil War
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