No offense, but the Upstate won the Revolutionary War — and you’re welcome

By: Paul Hyde

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Carolina’s new license plate is slowly but surely making its way onto cars across the state.

You’ve seen it by now. It bears a sweeping claim: “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”

Allow me to propose a modest amendment.

The plate should really read: “Upstate South Carolina: Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”

Before readers in Columbia or Holy Charleston accuse me of historical malpractice, hear me out.

If there is any corner …

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