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Black and white photograph of Dr. Fayssoux's 3 story house

Peter Fayssoux

Physician

Black and white photograph of Jane Edna Harris Hunter.

Jane Edna Harris Hunter

Nurse and social worker from near Pendleton, SC..

Painting of Theodosia Burr Alston

Theodosia Burr Alston

Daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr. Associated with Georgetown Co.

Henry Timrod in a dark suit

Henry Timrod

Henry Timrod was a poet, sometimes called the poet laureate of the Confederacy.

A black and white lighthouse nestle between green trees next to a sandy beach.

Beaufort County

Both Beaufort County and its county seat Beaufort were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

Orange-brown brick building with a white window tower

Chesterfield County

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

A dirt road framed by large trees on both sides.

Georgetown County

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

A large brown bricked building with rusted red roof tops.

Newberry County

The origin of the name Newberry is unknown. The county was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety Six District.

South Carolina Facts

South Carolina State Popular Music

Beach Music was designated as the official State Popular Music by Act Number 15 of 2001. Beach music is primarily a rhythm and blues style based on 4/4 rhythms with a moderate to fast-paced tempo. 

South Carolina Glossary

yeoman farmer

(noun) - a farmer who grew crops and raised animals to feed himself and his family. He did not produce cash crops.