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Color photograph of James Hopkins Adams

James Hopkins Adams

66th Governor of South Carolina

A smiling Betsy Byars wearing a navy blue polka dot dress blouse.

Betsy Byars

Betsy Byars was an author of children’s books who lives in Seneca, South Carolina. She won a Newbery Medal for her novel, Summer of the Swans.

Bronze statue of Denmark Vesey

Denmark Vesey

Denmark Vesey was a free Black pastor and community leader in Charleston, South Carolina, who was accused and convicted of planning a major slave revolt in 1822. 

Ulysses Dove

Ulysses Dove

Ulysses Dove was one of the most innovative contemporary choreographers of the past half-century.

A large brown bricked building with rusted red roof tops.

Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

7 wooden buildings stand together.

Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

A large brick building with a four large white columns and roof.

Calhoun County

Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.

A wooden building with a red rooftop.

Kershaw County

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.

South Carolina Facts

Solidago, Goldenrod

South Carolina State Wildflower

The weedy herb, Goldenrod (Solidago), was designated as the official State Wildflower by Act Number 31 of 2003. The Goldenrod is a hardy plant with tiny bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. 

South Carolina Glossary

A wall of water splashing down into a pool of water.

dam

(noun) - a large wall built across a river to change the natural flow of water and make a deep lake form behind the wall