Clarendon

Clarendon County lies in the Santee Cooper region of South Carolina. The county’s economy revolves around timber, agriculture, and the railroad industry. Manning serves as the county seat.

Clarendon County lies in the Santee Cooper region of South Carolina. The county’s economy revolves around timber, agriculture, and the railroad industry. Manning serves as the county seat.

Principally settled by French Huguenots, the county was initially part of the Carolina colony’s Craven County. Clarendon County itself was founded in 1785 and named to honor the Earl of Clarendon, Edward Hyde.  Notable events in Clarendon County history include a number of small battles during the Revolutionary War, the burning of a number of buildings in the county by Union general Edward Potter during the Civil War, and the segregation case Briggs v. Elliot.

A Brief History of Manning. Accessed June 02, 2016. 

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While walking along the road, Rudy and Jim see some of the damage left behind by Hurricane Hugo, and come across an Eastern Mud Turtle. Red Maple trees and Sweetgum trees, and Hawthorns have started...
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The Marsh – Here, Rudy and Jim come across a marsh area, and discuss some of the plant and animal life which live in this habitat: Cattail plants, a Great Egret bird, Lily pads, Coot, Northern...
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Still at Lake Marion, Rudy and Jim observe the diverse species of birds in the area: Yellow Thwarted Warbler, Northern Parula, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow Rumped Warbler, American Robins, and an Osprey...
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At this last stop, Rudy and Jim come across Loblolly pines, along with more alligators, and a Springflyer dragonfly. On the other side of the trail is a hardwood forest, and this habitat includes...
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In this episode of NatureScene, Rudy and Jim visit Santee National Wildlife Refuge, located in the upper coastal plain, near Santee, South Carolina. During the springtime, warmer temperatures bring...
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Cuddo Unit is a great place for birders, and people who just want to enjoy the nature in the area. Pond cypress trees with Spanish Moss dominate the area, along with Ash trees and willows. On the...