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Hemphill, James Calvin [1889-1970] Architect.The state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. Learn more about each county by selecting a county below to explore people, places and events.
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Hemphill, James Calvin [1889-1970] Architect.Audio
"G" is for Gonzales, Ambrose Elliot [1857-1926] Journalist. Businessman.Audio
“S” is for Self, James Cuthbert [1876-1955]. Textile manufacturer, philanthropist. A native of Bowles Mountain in Edgefield County [now Greenwood County], Self attended a business college in Virginia...Audio
"C" is for Charleston [Charleston County, Population 126,000]Audio
“W” is for Williamson’s Plantation, Battle of [July 12, 1780]. After the fall of Charleston, New Acquisition District in present-day York County was reputedly the only district where no one took the...Audio
"G" is for Governor's Schools. South Carolina has two Governor's Schools, one emphasizing arts and humanities, another science and mathematics.Audio
“S” is for Secessionville, Battle of [June 16, 1862). Union general Henry Benham launched an assault on Tower Battery near the planter village of Secessionville. The Confederate defenders, supported...Audio
"C" is for Chapin, Sarah Flournoy Moore [ca. 1830-1896]. Temperance leader; social reformer. Known as Sallie F. Chapin, she became one of South Carolina's most visible 19th century women leaders...Interactive
The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley, under command of Lieutenant...Photo
The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley , under command of Lieutenant...