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The introduction of tobacco in 1894 rocketed Mullins into the Tobacco Capital of South Carolina. As many as 200 tobacco barns sprang up throughout the community. Warehouses were also constructed and the first tobacco sale took place on August 28, 1895. |
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Orangeburg, South Carolina is known as the "Garden City" because of its beautiful Edisto Memorial Gardens. The Edisto Memorial Gardens displays past and current award winning roses from the All-American Rose Selections. |
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The Black River Swamp Preserve is located near Andrews, South Carolina. This slow-moving river is characterized by high concentrations of organic carbon, which accounts for the tea-colored water. |
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