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South Carolina was the 43rd U.S. State to join the Union:   23-May-1788
North and South Carolina were one colony until 1729.
Carolina was named to honor Charles IX of France and then Charles I and Charles II of England.
Carolina is rooted in Latin and comes from the word Caroliinus. This word is derived from the name Carolus, translated as "Charles."

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Battle of Camden - Documentary History of the Battle of Camden, 16 August 1780
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Census 1790 (G) - Federal/State (USGenWeb Archives)
Charles Towne - Charles Towne Landing (State Historic Site).
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Extinct South Carolina Counties (unlinked):
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  • Berkeley County - One of South Carolina's three original counties, Berkeley District was
             formed in 1683, and discontinued sometime later. Not the same as the current
             Berkeley County.
  • Camden District - Created in 1769; discontinued.
  • Carteret County - Formed in 1683; renamed Granville in 1700; later discontinued.
  • Cheraws District - Formed in 1769, and later discontinued, this county became parts of
             Chesterfield and Darlington Counties.
  • Claremont County - Created sometime prior to 1800; abolished after 1810.
  • Colleton County - Another of the original three counties, created in 1683. Abolished.
  • Craven County - The last of the original three counties; Created in 1683, and later
             discontinued.
  • Granville District - Originally Carteret County; discontinued.
  • Liberty County - Discontinued sometime after 1800.
  • Ninety-Six District - Formed in 1769, and later dissolved.
  • Orange County - Discontinued sometime after 1800.
  • Pendleton County - Created in 1798; discontinued after 1820.
  • Pickney District - Formed in 1793; abolished.
  • Salem County - Created before 1800; dsicontinued sometime after 1810.
  • Washington District - Formed in 1793, and dissolved about 1826.
  • Winyaw County - Created before 1800; dsicontinued sometime after 1810.

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    Ghost Towns - South Carolina "vacated" towns.

    Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
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    Society Name and Location
    Abbeville County Historical Society (Abbeville, SC)
    Allendale County Historical Society (Allendale, SC)
    Anderson County Genealogical Society (Anderson, SC)
    Charleston County Genealogical Society (Charleston, SC)
    Chester District Genealogical Society (Richburg, SC)
    Chester County Historical Society & Museum (Chester, SC)
    Orangeburgh German-Swiss Genealogical Society (Orangeburg, SC)
    Saluda County Historical Society (Saluda, SC)

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    History of South Carolina
    Huguenot Society of South Carolina - The Huguenot Society of South Carolina, established in 1885, is dedicated to the preservation of the history and genealogy of the members of the Protestant Reformation which took place in France during the 16th century.
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    Newspaper Database - Early South Carolina Newspapers (ESCN) Database
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    South Carolina - 1790 Census
    South Carolina - American Local History Network
    South Carolina in the Civil War - This website is devoted to compiling news, events and a comprehensive list of links about South Carolina in the Civil War.
    South Carolina - National Association of Counties
    South Carolina - Map (counties also available)
    South Carolina - Some "Early" South Carolina Marriage Records: 1641-1929.
    South Carolina - Palatines of 1764
    South Carolina Department of Archives and History
    South Carolina Genealogical Socitey - Old St. Bartholomew Chapter
    South Carolina Information Highway (SCIway.net) - South Carolina Genealogy and Family History

  • State of SOUTH CAROLINA — General Listings
  •   State Capital City Columbia (Capital since 1786 - located in Richland County)
    American History and Genealogy Proj.
    American Local History Network
    Colonial Currency
    Cemetery Listings
    County maps of South Carolina
    Daughters of the American Revolution
    General History
    Migration Patterns
    State Archives (Govt.)
    State Archives (USGenWeb)
    State Genealogy Forum
    State Genealogical Society
    State Historical Society
    State USGenWeb Site
    Symbols (Flag, Seal, etc.)
    Timeline (Historic)

    Miscellaneous Links (cross referenced):

    African American Griots Project



    State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
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    U.S.A. - General Information links page
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