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"C" is for Charleston Ironwork. Elements of decorative iron first appeared on Charleston buildings during the middle decades of the eighteenth century.…

"G" is for Graniteville Company. Chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1845, the Graniteville Company was one of the earliest and most…

“W” is for Wallace, David Duncan [1874-1951]. Historian. For more than four decades he was professor of history and economics at Wofford College. The…

"A" is for Adger, James [1777-1858]. Merchant. A native of Ireland, Adger immigrated with his family to New York and then, on his own, moved to South…

"K" is for Keyserling, Harriet [1922-2010]. Legislator. Born in New York, Harriet Hirschfeld married Beaufort native Herbert Keyserling during World War…

"J" is for Johnson, William Bullein [1782-1862]. Clergyman. Educator. In 1804, after a conversion experience, the Baptist Church in Beaufort licensed…

"M" is for Matthews, John [1744-1802]. Governor. After studying law in England, Johnson was admitted to the Charleston bar in 1766. Beginning in 1775 with…

"D" is for Daniels, David Carlton [born 1966]. Countertenor. A native of Spartanburg, Daniels very early showed considerable musical promise. After…

"W" is for Walter, Thomas [ca. 1740-1789]. Botanist, planter, patriot, politician. Born in England, Walter was in South Carolina by 1769 and remained in…

"W" is for Wright, Louis Booker [1899-1984]. Historian, library administrator. After graduating from Wofford, Wright earned his Ph.D. in English literary…