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"S" is for St. George’s Dorchester Parish. The Commons House created St. George’s Dorchester Parish on December 11, 1717. The new parish was previously…

"T" is for Taxpayers’ Conventions (1871, 1874). In 1871 and 1874 white Democrats in South Carolina, frustrated with high taxes and the Republicans’…

"W" is for Walker, William Aiken (1839-1921). Painter. A native Charlestonian, Walker probably first exhibited a painting at age eleven. After service in…

"W" is for Wallace, David Duncan (1874-1951). Historian. Born in Columbia, Wallace earned a B.A. and an M.A. from Wofford and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt. He…

"U" is for Unitarian Church (Charleston). Located at 6 Archdale Street, the Unitarian Church has long been considered one of the city’s most exceptional…

"G" is for Gaillard, John (1765-1826). U.S. senator. A native South Carolinian, Gaillard went to England with his family during the American Revolution.…

"H" is for Hamburg. Founded in 1821 and located on the Savannah River in lower Edgefield District, the town of Hamburg was one of South Carolina’s primary…

"P is for Palmetto Armory. The Palmetto Armory was a short-lived effort to establish a weapons-manufacturing capability in South Carolina during the…

“S” is for St. David's Church in Cheraw. St. David's Parish was established in 1768 and construction on the parish church—known locally as “Old St.…

“W” is for Walker, William (1809-1875). Teacher, composer, author. A native of Union District, Walker lived most of his life in Spartanburg. In 1835 he…