1. Home
  2. / Orangeburg
  3. / Apart from being known as'The Garden City', what is another claim to fame for Orangeburg?

Apart from being known as'The Garden City', what is another claim to fame for Orangeburg?

  • It hosts the biggest annual fair in the state

  • It is the birthplace of a former president

  • It is home to two historically black universities

  • All residents are known to have green thumbs

Answer

Certainly! Orangeburg is not just famous as "The Garden City," but it also takes pride in being the home of two historically black universities—Claflin University and South Carolina State University. These esteemed institutions have a rich legacy of providing educational opportunities and nurturing the intellectual growth of African American students, contributing significantly to the educational landscape of the city and the state as a whole.
The Orangeburg Odyssey: Testing your Knowledge of South Carolina's Hidden Gem!

The Orangeburg Odyssey: Testing your Knowledge of South Carolina's Hidden Gem!

Take the Orangeburg Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox