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South Carolina People
James Hammond
James Hammond was a politician who served as a US Representative, US Senator, and governor of South Carolina.
Andrew Pickens
Andrew Pickens was a militia leader in the American Revolutionary War and US Representative from Abbeville County, SC.
Cale Yarborough
William Caleb “Cale” Yarborough is a former NASCAR driver who won the 1976, 1977, and 1978 Winston Cup.
South Carolina Counties
Anderson County
Anderson County and its county seat, Anderson, were named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson (1741-1812).
Berkeley County
Berkeley County was named for two of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, Lord John Berkeley (d. 1678) and Sir William Berkeley (d. 1677).
Oconee County
Oconee County takes its name from a Native American word meaning "water eyes of the hills." It was formed in 1868 from Pickens District, and the county seat is Walhalla.
Fairfield County
The origin of Fairfield's name is not known, but local legend attributes it to a remark by Lord Cornwallis about the "fair fields" of the area. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Dog
The Boykin Spaniel is the only dog initially bred by South Carolinians and has developed into a breed of superb hunting instincts and mild temperament. In 1985, the Boykin Spaniel was designated the official State Dog of South Carolina.
South Carolina Glossary
highway
(noun) - a road that is part of the federal Interstate Highway System, a network of limited-access roads in the United States
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