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Lucille Simmons Whipper was the first Black woman to represent a Charleston County seat in the legislature and the first woman of color ever to be elected to the SC General Assembly.
Althea Gibson was the first African-American player to win Wimbledon and U.S. National tennis championships.
Lexington County and its county seat, the town of Lexington, were named for the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, the first battle of the American Revolution.
Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.
Marlboro County was named after John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722).
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788.
(noun) - a fruit that grows on a vine. When the gourd is dried, it can be hollowed out and used as a drinking cup or storage container.
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