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Columbia, South Carolina
Hootie & The Blowfish Boulevard
One of the best-selling bar bands in American music history is commemorated in their hometown's Five Points neighborhood.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Statue of Chaser, the Smartest Dog in the World
A charming monument to a very special dog.
Charleston, South Carolina
Stede Bonnet Hanging Site
Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.
Hardeeville, South Carolina
Thelma and Louise
A pink and gray pair of pachyderms advertise a fireworks shop.
Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney Peachoid
The record holder for the world’s largest peach.
Barnwell, South Carolina
Barnwell Sundial
The only free-standing, vertical sundial in the US was keeping standard time before it was even invented.
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