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South Carolina People
Stanley Donen
American film director and choreographer. Known as "The King of Musicals". Born in Columbia, SC
Cat Anderson
Born in Greenville, SC, William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson was a well-known jazz trumpeter who played with Duke Ellington in his orchestra.
South Carolina Counties
Abbeville County
Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.
Richland County
Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.
Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County and its county seat, Orangeburg, were named for William IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George II.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Bird
The Carolina Wren was designated as the official State Bird by Act Number 693 of 1948. This Act repealed an earlier Act designating the Mockingbird as the State Bird. The Carolina Wren is found in all areas of South Carolina. It is a small bird with a conspicuous white stripe over the eyes.
South Carolina Glossary
abolitionist
(noun) - a person who favors the removal of any institution. Used especially for people who wanted the nullification of slavery in the United States.
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