Dorchester CountyIn 1757 colonial officials authorized construction of a tabby fort at the town of Dorchester, which subsequently made the region an active theater of combat during the Revolutionary War.
Drayton HallAs the seat of vast plantation holdings in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Drayton Hall was the home of scores of African Americans who lived and worked there as slaves and later as free men, including the Bowens family, whose ancestors probably arrived as slaves from Barbados with the Draytons.
DroversDrovers contributed to the prosperity of the districts through which they passed, as taverns, stations, and farms provided feed, pens, and accommodations.
DuncanThe main impetus for development in the area came when the Atlanta and Richmond Airline Railway began operations between Spartanburg and Greenville.
Dutch ForkThe preponderance of German-speaking settlers, however, gave the area its name—Dutch Fork for deutsch Volk (German people).
Earthquake rodsOften called “earthquake bolts,” these iron reinforcement rods commonly were incorporated into buildings in Charleston and elsewhere before the great earthquake.
EarthquakesAccording to seismologists, South Carolina is one of the most seismically active states east of the Mississippi River, with most activity taking place in the Charleston-Summerville area.
Eastern tiger swallowtailThis popular butterfly, easy to recognize by its yellow, tiger-striped wings, is often specified as the eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus glaucus) to distinguish it from similar western, Canadian, and Mexican subspecies.
EdgefieldEdgefield continued to be the district’s focus of political activity during Reconstruction. Rallies were held in the courthouse square, as were information sessions for freedmen.
Edgefield CountyAgriculture dominated Edgefield’s economy throughout its history. Early settlers grew grains and raised impressive numbers of cattle and hogs. Staple crops, particularly tobacco, grew in significance by the 1790s.
EdistoAt the time of English colonization, the Edisto Indians were a tribe living between the Savannah and Edisto Rivers.
Edisto IslandEdisto Island derives its name from the Edisto Indians, the island’s initial inhabitants (an Indian mound built by the Edistos survives at Edisto Beach State Park).
Edisto Memorial GardensThe gardens have expanded over the years, growing to include diverse plantings and natural areas covering more than 150 acres.
Edisto RiverThe Edisto River flows through sparsely populated and generally undeveloped forest and cypress-tupelo swamps, and has been nationally recognized for its scenic beauty and ecological value.
ElectrificationDuring the late nineteenth century, the use of electricity by municipalities and in private residences was a growing phenomenon in South Carolina.
Ellicott RockEllicott Rock is important historically because it marks the boundary between three states
Elliott Society of Natural HistoryInactive during the Civil War, the Elliott Society resumed its activities soon afterward. In an attempt to broaden its appeal, the organization changed its name to the Elliott Society of Science and Arts in 1867.
EnglishOne of the enduring myths of American history is the centuries-old assertion that the thirteen original colonies were “English” colonies.
Enoree RiverThe Enoree River has remained an undiscovered resource for paddlers for many years. However, public and private efforts to create safe access points have permitted a growing number of recreational paddlers to enjoy the river.
