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Hayne, Paul Hamilton
(Encyclopedia) Hayne, Paul Hamilton, 1830–86, American poet, b. Charleston, S.C., grad. Charleston College. Considered the last of the Southern literary cavaliers, he wrote a book of nature poetry (…Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth
(Encyclopedia) Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746–1825, American political leader and diplomat, b. Charleston, S.C.; brother of Thomas Pinckney and cousin of Charles Pinckney. After attending Oxford…Fort Sumter
(Encyclopedia) Fort Sumter, fortification, built 1829–60, on a shoal at the entrance to the harbor of Charleston, S.C., and named for Gen. Thomas Sumter; scene of the opening engagement of the Civil…Rutledge, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Rutledge, Edward, 1749–1800, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Charleston, S.C.; brother of John Rutledge. He studied law at…Heyward, DuBose
(Encyclopedia) Heyward, DuBoseHeyward, DuBosedəbōzˈ hāˈwərd [key], 1885–1940, American author, b. Charleston, S.C. His first published work was a volume of poetry, Carolina Chansons (1922), written…Memminger, Christopher Gustavus
(Encyclopedia) Memminger, Christopher GustavusMemminger, Christopher Gustavusmĕmˈĭnjər [key], 1803–88, American politician, Confederate secretary of the treasury, b. Württemberg, Germany. He was…James Island
(Encyclopedia) James Island: see Charleston, S.C.Charleston, WV Demographic Statistics
SubjectNumberPercent Total population53,421100.0 SEX AND AGEMale24,90646.6Female28,51553.4 Under 5 years2,9615.55 to 9 years3,0875.810 to 14 years3,1455.915 to 19 years3,0965.820 to 24…Charleston, WV Social Statistics
SubjectNumberPercent SCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school11,560100.0Nursery school, preschool7496.5Kindergarten5845.1Elementary school (grades 1-8)5,00643.3High…Charleston, WV Economic Statistics
SubjectNumberPercent EMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over43,619100.0In labor force25,95659.5Civilian labor force25,90859.4Employed24,39855.9Unemployed1,5103.5Percent of civilian…Trending
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