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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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John Lane

John Lane is a poet, environmentalist, and educator.

Black and white photograph of Robert Kinston Scott

Robert Kingston Scott

Robert Kingston Scott was the 74th Governor of South Carolina

Black and white sketch of Richard Anderson with full beard and mustache.

Richard Heron Anderson

Richard Heron Anderson was a General in the Confederate Army during the Civil War

South Carolina Counties

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Kershaw County

Kershaw County was named for Joseph Kershaw (1727-1791), an early settler.

A white and gray house with an American Flag hanging in front of the front door.

Allendale County

Allendale County and its county seat of Allendale were named for the Allen family, one of whose members, Paul Allen, was the town's first postmaster.

Williamsburg County

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.

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Colleton County

Colleton County was named for one of the Lords Proprietors, Sir John Colleton (1608-1666).

South Carolina Facts

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South Carolina State Grass

Indian Grass was designated as the official State Grass by Act Number 94 of 2001. Indian Grass can be used to make baskets.

South Carolina Glossary

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steeplechase

(noun) - a horse race

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