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Congaree

American  
[kong-guh-ree] / ˈkɒŋ gəˌri /

noun

  1. a river flowing E in central South Carolina, joining with the Wateree River to form the Santee River. About 60 miles (97 km) long.


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In South Carolina, where the bugs appear around Congaree National Park, business leaders and regional planners are looking into ways to optimize the season beyond its viewing lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

In South Carolina, they’re wreaking havoc in Congaree National Park, a 26,000-acre treasure that features a flood plain forest and includes one of the highest canopies in the world.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

Katayama’s last shot at his first PGA Tour win was in the fall in the CJ Cup of South Carolina at Congaree.

From Seattle Times Feb. 3, 2023

Tied with Kitayama with five holes to go at Congaree, McIlroy ran off three straight birdies to seize control.

From Washington Times Oct. 23, 2022

Lord Rawdon followed the Americans, as far as the Ennoree; but finding the pursuit fruitless, he drew off a part of the garrison from Ninety-Six, and fixed a detachment of his army at the Congaree.

From A Sketch of the life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a history of his brigade by James, William Dobein

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