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Color portrait of Moses Waddel

Moses Waddel

Moses Waddel was an educator and minister in antebellum Georgia and South Carolina. He is the author of "Memoirs of the Life of Miss Caroline Elizabeth Smelt."

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Clara Louise Kellogg

Clara Louise Kellogg was an operatic soprano.

Hernando de Soto.

Hernando de Soto

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who explored South Carolina. 

Katrina in a red basketball uniform with the basketball

Katrina McClain

Charleston, SC native Katrina McClain is a retired basketball player. She played for the University of Georgia and many other USA Basketball teams, including three Olympic teams.

A red bricked house.

Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

A small brick building is next to a large white building and two large brick buildings.

Edgefield County

The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.

A large stone building with a large dome on top of the building.

Richland County

Richland County was probably named for its "rich land." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the large Camden District.

A white and gray house with an American Flag hanging in front of the front door.

Allendale County

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.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Heritage Horse

The Marsh Tacky is a rare colonial Spanish horse breed found only in South Carolina. In 2010, the Marsh Tacky was designated as the official State Heritage Horse of South Carolina. 

South Carolina Glossary

A large brown wooden wheel need to a break building

waterwheel

(noun) - a wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery