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South Carolina People
Mack Gipson, Jr.
Dr. Mack Gipson, Jr. was the first African American man to obtain a Ph.D. in Geology.
Katharine Ball Ripley
Between 1923 and 1953 the couple published ten books—including novels and memoirs—and dozens of short stories and nonfiction pieces.
Henry Laurens
Henry Laurens was a merchant, political leader, and rice planter who was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress.
Orville Vernon Burton
Dr. Orville Vernon Burton is a historian, educator, and author from Ninety-Six, SC.
South Carolina Counties
Georgetown County
Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.
Barnwell County
Barnwell County and its county seat of Barnwell were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748-1800).
Greenwood County
Greenwood County takes its name from its county seat, Greenwood. The city of Greenwood was named around 1824 for the plantation of an early resident, John McGehee.
Williamsburg County
Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702). Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the Lowcountry around 1732.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Botanical Garden
The 295-acre South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University was designated the State Botanical Garden by Act Number 288 of 1992.
South Carolina Glossary
lighthouse
(noun) - a tower built on the coast that has a bright light on the top of it so ships can see it from a long way away. The light helps sailors know not to go too close to a rocky shore, so they didn't crash.
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