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South Carolina People
William Jones Lowndes
William Jones Lowndes represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress from 1811 to 1822.
Benjamin Cleveland
Benjamin Cleveland was an officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution and a resident of Oconee County.
Edwin Augustus Harleston
Edwin Augustus Harleston was an African American portrait painter and businessman from Charleston
South Carolina Counties
Bamberg County
Bamberg County and its county seat, Bamberg, were named for local resident William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858) and other members of the Bamberg family.
Lexington County
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.
McCormick County
McCormick County and its county seat, the town of McCormick, were named for inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884).
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Spider
The skittish Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis) was designated as the official State Spider by Act Number 389 of 2000. The Carolina Wolf Spider is the largest species of wolf spider in North America. While skittish and large, the wolf spider is generally not aggressive.
South Carolina Glossary
tourism
(noun) - the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people on vacation.
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