Who is Andrew Pikens?

Andrew Pickens was a prominent American soldier and politician in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his role in the American Revolutionary War and later as a U.S. Congressman. Born in 1739 in Pennsylvania, he became a significant figure in the South Carolina backcountry, leading militia forces against British troops. After the war, he served in various political roles, including as a U.S. Senator and an influential local leader. Pickens is remembered for his contributions to the founding of South Carolina and his efforts in the early American republic.