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Eugene Figg was a structural engineer who designed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay.
Ann Pamela Cunningham was the founder of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association that purchased and preserved Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.
James Enos Clyburn is a U.S. Congressman and a democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702). Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the Lowcountry around 1732.
Clarendon County was named for Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon (1608/9-1674), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).
Dillon County was named for James W. Dillon (1826-1913), a prominent local resident.
The General Assembly adopted the current version of South Carolina's flag on January 28, 1861. This version added the Palmetto tree to the original design by Colonel William Moultrie in 1775 for use by South Carolina troops during the Revolutionary War.
What does everything mean on the State Flag?
(noun) - a place where roads meet
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