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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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Clara Smith

Clara Smith was a blues singer from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was nicknamed the "Queen of the Moaners."

Tyler Florence

Tyler Florence is a celebrity Chef and television host of several Food Network shows.

James C. Self

James C. Self owned several textile mills in Greenwood, SC.

Dinah Johnson

Dinah Johnson is a Children's book author and educator.

South Carolina Counties

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Chester County

Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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Marion County

Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox."

Cherokee County

Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home.

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Aiken County

Aiken County and its county seat, the town of Aiken, were named for William Aiken (1806-1831), president of the South Carolina Railroad.

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Work Animal

The hard-working Mule was designated as the official State Heritage Work Animal by Act Number 240 of 2010.

South Carolina Glossary

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ferry

(noun) - a boat designed to carry passengers, goods, or vehicles from one side of a river or stream to another.

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