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South Carolina People
James Butler Bonham
Born near Red Bank, James Butler Bonham was a soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.
Thomas Gibson
Thomas Ellis Gibson is an actor. He is known for his roles in Criminal Minds, Dharma & Greg, and Chicago Hope.
William Johnson, Jr.
William Johnson, Jr. was a U.S. Supreme Court Justice from Charleston who served from 1804 to 1834.
South Carolina Counties
Jasper County
Jasper County was named for Revolutionary War hero Sergeant William Jasper (ca.1750-1779).
Chester County
Chester County and its county seat, the city of Chester, were named for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Edgefield County
The origin of the name Edgefield is not clear, although it is usually described as "fanciful." The county was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety Six District.
South Carolina Facts
South Carolina State Fruit
The fuzzy sweet Peach (Prunus persica) was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina has over 18,000 acres of peach farms across the state.
South Carolina Glossary
coast
(noun) - the seashore, or land near it
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