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South Carolina People

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Richard Irvine Manning I

Richard Irvine Manning I was the 50th Governor of South Carolina.

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Chippie Hill

Bertha "Chippie" Hill was a blues and vaudeville singer and dancer from Charleston, SC. She is best known for her recording with Louis Armstrong.

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Joseph Alston

Born in All Saints Parish (Georgetown County), Joseph Alston was the governor of South Carolina from 1812 - 1814.

John Taylor

John Taylor was the 51st Governor of South Carolina.

South Carolina Counties

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Georgetown County

Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.

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Calhoun County

Calhoun County was named for John C. Calhoun (1782-1850), who served as the United States vice president, secretary of state and of war, and senator.

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Chesterfield County

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

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Dillon County

Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.

South Carolina Facts

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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

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boycott

(verb) - to protest by refusing to purchase or do business with a person or business

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