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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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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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Mamie Garvin Fields

Mamie Garvin Fields was a teacher, civil rights and religious activist, and memoirist.

Thomas Heyward Jr.

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

Black and white photograph of George Elmore

South Carolina Counties

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Lexington County

Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.

Kershaw County

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.

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Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

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Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina Statehood

South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788.

South Carolina Glossary

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slave

(noun) - a person held in forced servitude

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