Andrew Pickens "The Wizard Owl" Shirt

Historical Background:

General Andrew Pickens served as a US representative and, prior to that, was one of South Carolina's most formidable Revolutionary War heroes. His son, Andrew Pickens, Jr., served as our state governor.

Although General Pickens began his military career by fighting the Cherokee in the Anglo-Cherokee War, he was well-respected by tribal leaders. They called him "Skyagunsta" – or Wizard Owl. (Learn more about this interesting nickname.)

Pickens came from Scots-Irish stock and was also known as the "Fighting Elder" because of his strong Presbyterian faith.