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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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South Carolina People

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Nina Mae McKinney

Nina Mae Mckinney was one of the first Black leading actresses in Hollywood.

Kimberly Clarice Aiken

Kimberly Clarice Aiken won the title of Miss America in 1994.

Peggy Dillard-Toone

Peggy Dillard-Toone is a model and artist. She was the second Black woman to appear on the cover of Vogue.

South Carolina Counties

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Greenville County

The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

Saluda County

Saluda County was named for the Saluda River, which forms one of its borders. The county was established in 1895 from part of Edgefield County, and the county seat is the town of Saluda.

Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Beverage

Milk was designated as the official State Beverage by Act Number 360 of 1984 because dairy farmers are found in almost every county in the state. The dairy industry is a one hundred million dollar enterprise for the state of South Carolina.

South Carolina Glossary

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soybean

(noun) - an important legume grown in South Carolina and used in a variety of foods, as fodder for cattle, and in industrial products

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