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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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Piano Music During The Civil War Era (Full Version)

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Piano Music During The Civil War Era (Full Version)
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The American Civil War shaped every aspect of life in the South, including music. Along with songs and military band music published in the South during the war, a considerable repertoire of solo...
James Lide Coker | S.C. Hall of Fame David Bancroft Johnson | S.C. Hall of Fame

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David Bancroft Johnson | S.C. Hall of Fame
As Superintendent of Schools in Columbia, South Carolina, David Bancroft Johnson saw the need for an institution that would focus on training teachers. He received funds from Robert Winthrop and the...
Longstreet Theater | History of SC Slide Collection

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Longstreet Theater | History of SC Slide Collection
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Work began in 1852 on the magnificent Classical Revival auditorium and chapel building on the campus of South Carolina College, originally called College Hall, but now known as the Longstreet Theater...
South Carolina Legislature | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina Legislature | History of SC Slide Collection
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South Carolina state government is carried out by the Governor and state legislature, and the laws they create are adjudicated by the state court system. Here, James F. Byrnes, Governor from 1951-1955...
Relic Room | History of SC Slide Collection

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Relic Room | History of SC Slide Collection
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Museums as institutions help citizens identify with their past. This "Relic Room" was maintained in the State House until the completion in November 1935 of the War Memorial building on Sumter Street...
Atwater, Harvey LeRoy | South Carolina Public Radio

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Atwater, Harvey LeRoy | South Carolina Public Radio
"A" is for Atwater, Harvey Leroy [1951-1991]. Political adviser . Born in Atlanta, Atwater was raised in Columbia. He did his undergraduate work at Newbury College and received his MA in mass...
Rivers Bridge, Battle of | South Carolina Public Radio Robert Mills House | South Carolina Public Radio

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Robert Mills House | South Carolina Public Radio
“R” is for Robert Mills House [Columbia]. A National Historic Landmark, Columbia’s Robert Mills House is most noted for its association with the first American-trained architect and the first federal...