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“S” is for Sheldon Church [Beaufort County]. Prince William’s Parish was established in 1745. In 1757 a sophisticated, temple-design brick church, was…

Plank roads enjoyed a brief popularity in the early 1850s, touted as an inexpensive and effective means of improving short-distance travel. Thick planks…

“R” is for Rogers, Frank Mandeville [1857-1945]. Farmer. Businessman. In the 1880s, dismayed by the poor prospects for cotton, Rogers began experimenting…

“L” is for Loyalists. Historians have correctly labeled the American Revolution in South Carolina as a civil war. At least five thousand Carolinians took…

“M is for Mexican War [1846-1848]. Following the War of 1812, many Americans—including a number of South Carolinians—migrated west where they obtained…

“C” is for the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. The 112-mile Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway provides a richly attractive alternative to I-85, with…

“L” is for Lucas, Jonathan [ca. 1754-1821]. Millwright. Born in England, Lucas immigrated to South Carolina around 1786. He arrived at a fortuitous time.…

“M” is for Michelin. Michelin is a French tire-manufacturing giant whose roots extend to the 1860s. This company has production facilities on five…

“S” is for Silver. From the late 17th century through the early 19th century the center of South Carolina silver production, importation, and consumption…

“B” is for Blue Granite. State stone. South Carolina is famous for Winnsboro blue granite that was quarried for many years in Fairfield County. The stone…