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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.
James Jude Courtney
James Jude Courtney is an actor best known for playing Michael Myers in the Halloween film franchise.
The Fabulous Moolah
Born in Kershaw County, SC, Lillian Ellison was a female professional wrestler better known as "The Fabulous Moolah."
Alicia Leeke
Alicia Leeke is an artist known for her post-impressionistic style and incorporation of Fauvism.
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.
York County
York County and its county seat, the city of York, were named for York County, Pennsylvania.
Saluda County
Saluda County was named for the Saluda River, which forms one of its borders. The county was established in 1895 from part of Edgefield County, and the county seat is the town of Saluda.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Duck
The Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) was designated the official State Duck by Act Number 58 of 2009. Wood Ducks tend to habitat in woodland ponds, lakes, swamps, and marshes feeding on the vegetation and insects.
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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