Image courtesy of the South Carolina State House. (1883-1973) Archibald Rutledge was a famous naturalist writer who was also the first poet laureate of South Carolina. Resources Knowitall - Archibald Rutledge Sandlapper Publishing - Archibald Hamilton Rutledge South Carolina Hall of Fame - Archibald Rutledge Discus Resources Gale in Context: Biography MasterFILE Premier