Lancaster

“Lancaster County and its county seat were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.”

“Lancaster County and its county seat were named for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.” This origin is most likely tied to the Scotch-Irish settlers from Pennsylvania that settled the area in the mid-18th century. Initially belonging to the Camden District, the county was founded in 1785. Lancaster County became smaller after lands belonging to the county were used to create Kershaw County in 1791. Lancaster County lies between Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina.

The county played an important role in the Revolutionary War, with the battles of Waxhaw and Hanging Rock occurring in the county. Lancaster County is also known for notable residents Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, and Charles M. Duke Jr., an astronaut. The area has relied and continues to rely heavily on agriculture. However, textiles and gold mining also entered the economy in the 19th century. 

           

A Brief History of Lancaster County. Accessed June 06, 2016. 

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Virtual Classroom: Astronaut Charles Duke
Virtual Classroom: Astronaut Charles Duke

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For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Apollo 16 astronaut General Charles Duke sits down with students Jose Lopez, Jonathan Luines, and Morgan Swygert, to discuss his experiences as...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 2
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Foothills- “flat rock communities” can be found here: outcroppings of rock with standing water. Endemic flowers are a species of flower only found in these communities, such as Cottony Groundsel...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 1
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Rudy and Jim visit Forty Acre Rock, which is in Flat Creek Heritage Preserve, in Lancaster, S.C. Pine Forest - The forest, once dominated by hardwood trees, is now populated with mostly pine trees...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 1
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Damage from Hurricane Hugo, seen with some of the pine trees knocked over by high force winds, still remain. Yellow Jessamine and Japanese Honeysuckle plants can be seen growing over the damage left...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 1
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At the same stop, Rudy and Jim come across a few common species of insects which populate the area: a male Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, a Sunflier dragonfly, and a cluster of Fall Webworm silk is...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 2
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The significant amount of warm rain water greatly benefits the plant and animal life here. In one of these pools of water found in the rock outcroppings, Spotted Salamander egg masses can be seen...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 5
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Rudy and Jim discuss the process of exfoliation, which commonly takes place on rock outcroppings such as this one. Here, on this island of soil, we see more yellow jessamine, moss, red cedar trees...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 3
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Vernal Pools - Red Cedar trees commonly populate these rock outcropping areas. Lichens break down the rock surface, creating the dirt in which plants can grow. Black Rock Moss Haircap Moss...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 6
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Large masses of granite such as this one, are sometimes called “Plutons,” named after the Roman god of the underworld. This is due the hot liquid granite coming up from the ground and cooling...
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Forty Acre Rock (S.C.) Stop 4
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After the rock gets broken down into soil, the first species of plant life to grow in these areas are mainly Stonecrops, along with Rock Sandwort.
Chickens | History of SC Slide Collection
Chickens | History of SC Slide Collection
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Flocks of chickens provided an important source of meat protein, and possibly income, for this family in Lancaster. October 14, 1941 photo by L.W. Riley. Courtesy of the Clemson University Libraries.
Andrew Jackson State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Andrew Jackson State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Andrew Jackson State Park is located in Lancaster County. Andrew Jackson claimed he was born on a South Carolina plantation that is now the area for Andrew Jackson State Park. He was known as the...
Andrew Jackson | History of SC Slide Collection
Andrew Jackson | History of SC Slide Collection
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Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), 7th President of the United States, was born in Waxhaw, South Carolina, of a backcountry family. Wounded and imprisoned in the Revolutionary War before his 14th birthday...
Transportation in SC | Palmetto Special
Transportation in SC | Palmetto Special

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The lesson deals primarily with the development of roads, railroads, and canals in South Carolina. The program is in a basic documentary form and was done entirely on location. Comparisons are made to...
Catawba Art Exhibit | Palmetto Scene
Catawba Art Exhibit | Palmetto Scene

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In the late 1990s, the Catawba Nation received federal recognition. Photojournalist and Filmmaker Catherine Bauknight set out to document the revival of the tribe. Her photo essay exhibit at the...
Lancaster County - Mt. Carmel Campground
Lancaster County - Mt. Carmel Campground

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Organized by former slaves and members of the Mt. Carmel AME Zion Church, this campground has always been an interdenominational gathering place that combines religious services with fellowship. An...
Olde English District | A Natural State
Olde English District | A Natural State

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The Olde English District is comprised of the seven counties of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York. This county was named for the English settlement that was founded...
Springs Mills Acousticot Bed | ETV Shorts
Springs Mills Acousticot Bed | ETV Shorts

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The Springs Cotton Mills "Springmaid" ad campaign was an attention-getter. The Acousticot Bed was another one of those attention-getting ad campaigns. The Acousticot is a 1950s bed with lots of "space...
Charles Duke | S.C. Hall of Fame
Charles Duke | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Inducted into the South Carolina Hall Of Fame, Charles Duke, Jr. is one of only twelve people to ever walk on the Moon as part of the historic Apollo 16 mission in 1972. Charles Moss "Charlie" Duke...