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Richland County lies in the South Carolina midlands. Its county seat, Columbia, also serves as the state capital.

Richland County lies in the South Carolina midlands. Its county seat, Columbia, also serves as the state capital.

The county was founded in 1785 within the Camden District, and its name most likely refers to the “rich land” of the county. In 1791, Richland County became smaller when land previously belonging to this county was added to Kershaw County.

During the Civil War, Sherman entered Richland County and occupied Columbia before setting it on fire.

Since its founding, Columbia has served as an economic hub for the state, especially in terms of trade and manufacturing. The county is home to Fort Jackson, Congaree National Park, and multiple lakes and rivers. Notable county residents include Senator Wade Hampton and President Woodrow Wilson.

 

SOURCES: About Richland County. 

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City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky

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City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky
Keep your students engaged while watching the City of Columbia From the Sky video with these video questions. Students are also asked to find two additional facts about the City of Columbia!
3D VR - Booker T. Washington High School | Let's Go!

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3D VR - Booker T. Washington High School | Let's Go!
From 1915-1974, Booker T. Washington High School served as a separate educational system for young African-Americans in Columbia, South Carolina. The school began with elementary grades and became a...
City of Columbia | From the Sky

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City of Columbia | From the Sky
The city of Columbia is not just at the geographical center of the state, it's also at the center of governmental and commercial activity. Affectionately known as Soda City, Columbia is well known for...
Columbia Museum of Art Photo Gallery | Let's Go!

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Columbia Museum of Art Photo Gallery | Let's Go!
The Columbia Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a revitalized downtown Columbia. This museum boasts a wide variety of original and historic art pieces, from thousands of years ago, to present day...
Joe Neal | SC African American History Calendar

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Joe Neal | SC African American History Calendar
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Rev. Joseph H. Neal was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Mrs. Laverne Kohn Neal and the late Rev. C.R. Neal of Hopkins, S.C. He was the third of four children. His compassion for people at an early...
Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman on Paper Learning Activity Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories 2

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Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories
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Georgia O’Keeffe sought to find a place where she could not only support herself financially, but also where her artistic career could grow. O’Keeffe came to Columbia, South Carolina in 1915, where...
Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman on Paper Learning Activity Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories 3

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Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories
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Georgia O’Keeffe created many charcoal art drawings during her time in Columbia, and her works eventually made their way to New York, earning the recognition of Alfred Stieglitz. O’Keeffe briefly...
Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman on Paper Learning Activity Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories 4

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Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper | Carolina Stories
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Georgia O’Keeffe’s career was flourishing, but was facing troubles in her personal life, and needed space. O’Keeffe moved to New Mexico, which would be her home for the rest of her life. In New Mexico...
Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman on Paper Learning Activity Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper| Carolina Stories 1

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Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper| Carolina Stories
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While it was nowhere near as artistically diverse compared to today, New York was still seen as the epicenter for art in the U.S. While in New York, Georgia O’Keeffe developed a close friendship with...
Mignon Clyburn | SC African American History Calendar 3

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Mignon Clyburn | SC African American History Calendar
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Mignon L. Clyburn became the first woman head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when she was appointed Acting Chair by President Barack Obama in May 2013. She was also the first African...
Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019) 12

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Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019)
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Isaac Washington, Sr. is highly regarded for his numerous contributions to South Carolina. While Washington is arguably most well-known for his illustrious career in media, he also advocated for civil...
Apollo Recoveries: Introduction | "Chasing The Moon" Event

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Apollo Recoveries: Introduction | "Chasing The Moon" Event
For the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum hosted a special screening of PBS' Chasing The Moon. During this event, South Carolina ETV, and Knowitall...
Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum 13

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Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum
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Dr. Fritz Hamer talks about his career path, and how he became the curator of history, and archivist at South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room And Military Museum. Check out Knowitall's virtual tour...
Confederate Relic Room | Let's Go!

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Confederate Relic Room | Let's Go!
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum 's mission is to collect and preserve the military history of this state. When visitors enter Columbia's oldest museum, they will uncover...
3D VR - Woodrow Wilson Family Home | Let's Go! Woodrow Wilson Family Home | Let's Go!

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Woodrow Wilson Family Home | Let's Go!
The Woodrow Wilson House in Columbia is the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the story of Reconstruction. Reconstruction - the period after the end of the Civil War - remains one of the...
3D VR - Mann-Simons VR | Let's Go! Mann Simons Site | Let's Go!

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Mann Simons Site | Let's Go!
The Mann-Simons Site, home to the same entrepreneurial African American family for nearly 130 years, traces the journey of Columbia’s African American community from enslavement through urban renewal...