Famous People

James Brown (1933 - 2006) Singer, often called "the Godfather of Soul;" raised in Augusta. Born in Barnwell, SC (113)

James F. Byrnes (1879 - 1972) Senator, Secretary of State, Governor, and Justice of the Supreme Court; Became one of very few politicians to be active in all 3 branches of government while also being active in state government. Born in Charleston, SC (520)

Chubby Checker (1941 - ) An American singer who is best known for his song "The Twist". Born in Spring Gulley, SC (517)

Alex English (1954 - ) The NBA's most prolific scorer during the 1980's; Played for the Milwaukee Bucks. Born in Columbia, SC (523)

Joe Frazier (1944 - ) 1964 Olympic heavyweight champion. He was heavyweight champion from 1970-1973. Born in Beaufort, SC (514)

Althea Gibson (1927 - ) First African American woman to win Wimbledon and U.S. National tennis championships. Born in Silver, SC (522)

Dizzy Gillespie (1917 - 1993) Trumpet player who developed the bebop jazz style during the 1940s. Born in Cheraw, SC (512)

Jesse Jackson (1941 - ) Civil rights leader, black politician, and Baptist minister; He was the presidential candidate for the Democratic party in 1984 and 1988. Born in Greenville, SC (513)

Andrew Jackson (1767 - 1845) The 7th U.S. president. He was also the military governor of Florida, commander of the American forces at the Battle of New Orleans, a founder of the modern Democratic party, and dominated American politics. Born in Waxhaw, SC (515)

Francis Marion (1732 - 1795) Known as the "Swamp Fox" for his strategy of fighting the British during the Revolutionary War. Born in Georgetown, SC (521)

Robert Mills (1781 - 1855) Designer of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.. Born in Charleston, SC (518)

Julia Peterkin (1880 - 1961) Novelist who was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Scarlet Sister Mary in 1929. Born in Laurens County, SC (519)

Vanna White (1957 - ) Famous for turning letters on television's Wheel of Fortune. Born in North Myrtle Beach, SC (516)