South Carolina Counties

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.

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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<div>Abbeville</div>
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<div>Aiken</div>
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<div>Allendale</div>
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<div>Anderson</div>
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<div>Bamberg</div>
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<div>Barnwell</div>
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<div>Beaufort</div>
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<div>Berkeley</div>
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<div>Calhoun</div>
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<div>Charleston</div>
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<div>Cherokee</div>
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<div>Chester</div>
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<div>Chesterfield</div>
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<div>Clarendon</div>
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<div>Colleton</div>
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<div>Darlington</div>
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<div>Dillon</div>
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<div>Dorchester</div>
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<div>Edgefield</div>
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<div>Fairfield</div>
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<div>Florence</div>
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<div>Georgetown</div>
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<div>Greenville</div>
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<div>Greenwood</div>
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<div>Hampton</div>
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<div>Horry</div>
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<div>Jasper</div>
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<div>Kershaw</div>
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<div>Lancaster</div>
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<div>Laurens</div>
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<div>Lee</div>
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<div>Lexington</div>
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<div>Marion</div>
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<div>Marlboro</div>
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<div>McCormick</div>
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<div>Newberry</div>
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<div>Oconee</div>
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<div>Orangeburg</div>
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<div>Pickens</div>
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<div>Richland</div>
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<div>Saluda</div>
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<div>Spartanburg</div>
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<div>Sumter</div>
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<div>Union</div>
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<div>Williamsburg</div>
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<div>York</div>
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Jerome Busbee's Haunted Cart | Curiosity Trek!
Jerome Busbee's Haunted Cart | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Back when Jerome Busbee worked at the Adluh Flour Company in the mid-20th century, he used his favorite work cart every day. According to urban legend, after Busbee died his spirit possessed this cart...
The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!
The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!
Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Visitors to Fort Sumter National Historical Park have claimed that ghostly faces can be seen in two of Fort Sumter's original battle flags. Nobody knows for sure exactly what these markings are, when...
Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!
Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!

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Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks behind it. What is the story of this unusual monument? This is the grave of Major Patrick Ferguson...
A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!
A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!

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In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
The Faces of Fort Sumter | Curiosity Trek!
The Faces of Fort Sumter | Curiosity Trek!

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Sometime after the conclusion of the Civil War, some people claimed that ghostly faces can be seen imprinted on two of Fort Sumter’s authentic battle flags which flew over the fort during the Civil...
Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South
Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Home to over 250 species, this is one of Hyatt’s favorite birding spots in the south! In the final installment, she’ll be taking y'all on an expedition through the boot stickin’ swamp to track down...
Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South
Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South

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In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier islands in protecting the marsh. Hyatt highlights the raw power of the weather and the ocean and the...
Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South
Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South

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The Lowcountry is full of diverse habitats, not just marshes! So today, Hyatt is going into the maritime forest on Hilton Head Island, fixin’ to find some of the amazing creatures that live here. From...
Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South
Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South

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Join host Hyatt Mamoun on an adventure through South Carolina's Lowcountry in the first episode of Wild Wild South: Lowcountry! In this episode, we'll explore our incredibly biodiverse marshes and...
Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC
Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC

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Meet the talented bagpipe player and leader of the Palmetto Pipes and Drums band. Founded in 1996, the band has flourished, showcasing their musical talent and dedication. They have achieved numerous...
Jon Gillespie, Bat Box Maker | Original SC
Jon Gillespie, Bat Box Maker | Original SC

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Meet a local outdoor shop owner who combines his love for nature with a fascinating hobby—creating bat boxes! With a passion for wildlife conservation, he crafts these boxes to provide safe habitats...
Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla, Nuns | Original SC
Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla, Nuns | Original SC

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In the Sand Hills of South Carolina, on 60 acres of forest land, the Saints Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery is home to Orthodox nuns, Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla. Their monastic lifestyle...
Heather McCue, Librarian | Original SC
Heather McCue, Librarian | Original SC

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Professional Development

Do librarians just read all day? Meet Heather McCue, a devoted librarian who’s shaping the future of children and local libraries. Discover the meaningful work she does every day and the vital role...
Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell
Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell

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This audience requested episode of History In A Nutshell sheds light on the Briggs v. Elliott court case, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision...
The Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell
The Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell

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This episode of History In A Nutshell sheds light on the Briggs v. Elliott court case, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision! The Briggs v. Elliott...
Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame
Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to...
Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame
Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Joseph William Frazier was born January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He held the world heavyweight boxing title from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973. Known for his powerful left...
Rudy Mancke | S.C. Hall of Fame
Rudy Mancke | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Rudy Mancke (1941-2023) grew up in Spartanburg and for many years hosted SCETV’s nationally renowned series NatureScene, touring fifty states and ten countries to examine and share their natural...
Bobcats | What's Wild
Bobcats | What's Wild

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Did you know Bobcats can be found on Kiawah Island? Every year Wildlife Management of the Town of Kiawah Island conducts research on their local bobcat population by catching them with live animal...
Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps
Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Taste the history and tradition of South Carolina’s famous chicken bog. Traditional chicken bog recipes are simple. Chicken bog is a one pot recipe with rice, chicken, and sausage, a traditional dish...