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South Carolina People
Rebecca Motte
Rebecca Motte was a widower and landowner along the Congaree River who graciously allowed Francis Marion and other Patriot soldiers to set fire to her plantation home when the British took command of the house.
Chubby Checker
Born in Spring Gulley (Andrews, SC) with the name Ernest Evans, Chubby Checker is a singer best known for “The Twist.”
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.
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner
Elizabeth O’Neill Verner was an artist and major figure of the Charleston Renaissance.
South Carolina Counties
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
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.
Sumter County
Sumter County and its county seat, the city of Sumter, were named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), a resident of the area.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Dance
The Shag (Carolina Shag) was designated the official State Dance by Act Number 329 of 1984. The basic step for this upbeat, quick, and smooth dance is a six-count, eight-step pattern danced in a slot.
South Carolina Glossary
militia
(noun) - civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
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