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Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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South Carolina People

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Jonathan Jasper Wright

Justice Jonathan Jasper Wright was the first African American to practice law in South Carolina.

John Rutledge

John Rutledge was a signer of the US constitution and the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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James Mathewes Legaré

James Mathewes Legaré was a poet, inventor, and artist from Charleston, SC.

Dave Cockrum

Dave Cockrum is most known for being the creator of Marvel's X-Men characters, Thunderbird, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Storm.

South Carolina Counties

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Dorchester County

Dorchester County was named for Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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Hampton County

Hampton County and its county seat Hampton were named for Confederate general and governor Wade Hampton (1818-1902).

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Chesterfield County

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

U.S. Post Office, Florence, South Carolina, in 1938.

Florence County

Florence County took its name from its county seat, the city of Florence.

South Carolina Facts

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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

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architect

(noun) - a person who designs buildings

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