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Discover how South Carolina helped shape the American Revolution. Explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that made the Palmetto State a turning point in the fight for independence.

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Henry Dargan McMaster

Henry McMaster is the 117th governor of South Carolina.

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Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr.

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was a journalist and author. He is best known for co-authoring Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes.

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ND Stevenson

ND Stevenson is the creator of She-Ra and the Princess of Power and Nimona.

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Max Steele

Max Steele was an author and educator from Greenville, SC.

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Dillon County

Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.

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Laurens County

Laurens County and its county seat, Laurens, were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens (1724-1792).

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County and its county seat of Lancaster were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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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 Shell

The Lettered Olive (Olive Sayana) was designated as the official State Shell by Act No. 360 of 1984. The shell has a smooth, shiny, cylindrical shape and is typically found in shallow waters near the shore. 

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