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Ron Rash

Ron Rash is a poet and novelist from Chester, SC.

Painting by John Blake White of General Francis Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal

John Blake White

John Blake White was a painter and playwright from Berkeley County. He is best known for his painting of Francis Marion.

Sign for the The Historic Burial Site of Colonel Isaac Hayne.

Isaac Hayne

Issac Hayne was hanged by the British for espionage and treason during the American Revolution.

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Laurence Massillon Keitt

Civil War Confederate Army Officer, US Congressman

South Carolina Counties

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Newberry County

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

A black and white lighthouse nestle between green trees next to a sandy beach.

Beaufort County

Both Beaufort County and its county seat Beaufort were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

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Greenville County

The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain, but the county was probably named for Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) or for an early resident, Isaac Green.

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County was named for the English statesman Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773).

South Carolina Facts

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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

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bright green leafy plants and dark green trees

tobacco

(noun) - a plant whose leaves are used to make cigarettes, cigars, and snuff for smoking in pipes

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