Former South Carolina Governors

Former S.C. governors from the colonial era, to the 21st century can be found here!

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McNair, Robert Evander | South Carolina Public Radio

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“M” is for McNair, Robert Evander [1923-2007]. Attorney, legislator, governor. During World War II, McNair served 23 months in the Pacific theater. After the war, he graduated from USC and moved to...
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’...
Blake, Joseph | South Carolina Public Radio

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“B” is for Blake, Joseph [1663-1700]. Governor. Born in England, Blake was a leader of the Dissenter political faction in South Carolina and a supporter of the Lords Proprietors in their disputes with...