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Benjamin Ryan Tillman Monument | The SC State House

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Benjamin Ryan Tillman Monument | The SC State House
This monument honoring Benjamin Ryan Tillman was dedicated May 1, 1940. Ben Tillman served as governor of South Carolina from 1890 to 1894, and as United States senator from 1895 to 1918. Tillman...
Monument to Confederate Women | The SC State House

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Monument to Confederate Women | The SC State House
The Monument to Confederate Women, called Angels of the Confederacy, was erected in 1912. The sculptor was Frederick W. Ruckstull. The inscription on the northwest side reads: “In this monument...
Richardson Monument | The SC State House

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Richardson Monument | The SC State House
Main Street in Columbia was originally named Richardson Street, in honor of Richard Richardson (1704–1780), brigadier general of the militia during the American Revolution. Richardson also served as a...
Confederate Soldier Monument | The SC State House

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Confederate Soldier Monument | The SC State House
The North side inscription reads: “This monument perpetuates the memory of those who, true to the instincts of their birth, faithful to the teachings of their fathers, constant in their love for the...
Joel Poinsett | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Joel Poinsett | S.C. Hall of Fame
Joel Roberts Poinsett wore many hats in his lifetime, but is mostly known for bringing the Poinsettia Christmas Flower to the United States. He has been labeled Diplomat, Botanist and Statesman.
Dawn Corley, Charleston Silver Lady | Original SC

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Dawn Corley, Charleston Silver Lady | Original SC
A lot of South Carolina's history is handed down through generations in the form of stories or an object. For Dawn Corley, the Charleston Silver Lady, the most personal objects are that of the family...