Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

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Gray, Wil Lou | South Carolina Public Radio

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“G” is for Gray, Wil Lou [1883-1984]. Educator, public servant. Gray was a native of Laurens where members of her family were influential civic leaders, devoted Methodists, and contributors to the...
John Rutledge House | History of SC Slide Collection
John Rutledge House | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 3

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The John Rutledge House, 116 Broad Street, Charleston, is a fine example of a "Charleston double house." The centered front gable, dentil molding, and triangular pediment door are both distinctive in...
Means, John Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio

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“M” is for Means, John Hugh [1812-1862]. Governor. After graduating from South Carolina College, Means became a successful planter in Fairfield District. After one term in the General Assembly, he...
Wilson, John Lyde | South Carolina Public Radio

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“W” is for Wilson, John Lyde [1784-1849]. Governor. From 1806 to 1822 Wilson served in both the South Carolina House and Senate. Elected governor in 1822, he proved to be an ardent advocate of states’...