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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.
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.
Greenwood County takes its name from its county seat, Greenwood. The city of Greenwood was named around 1824 for the plantation of an early resident, John McGehee.
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.
(noun) - land set apart by the US government for the use of Native Americans.
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