Facts about South Carolina

South Carolina

Fast Facts about South Carolina
Fast info and fun facts about South Carolina! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song & State Motto of South Carolina...

• Capital city of South Carolina - Columbia

• Info about Statehood - The Date that South Carolina was admitted to the Union - May 23, 1788

• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - S.C.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 32007 square miles

• The Constitution - South Carolina was the 8th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in South Carolina - Columbia, Charleston & North Charleston

• State Motto - "  Animis Opibusque Parati / Dum Spiro Spero  " the State Motto is translated as
  " Prepared in mind and resources / While I breathe, I hope "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Palmetto State ( Refers to the South Carolina official state tree, the Sabal Palmetto )

• Name of the South Carolina State Song is " Carolina " the words of the song are by Henri Timrod  and music composed by Anne C. Burgess

• Short History of South Carolina - First visited by Spanish explorers in the early 1500s, the region was granted by Charles II of England 1663. The territory was divided into the colonies of North Carolina and South Carolina in 1729.

• Origin of the name - North and South Carolina were one colony until 1729. Carolina is derived from the Latin name Carolus, translated as "Charles." The state was named in honor King Charles IX of France and then King Charles I and King Charles II of England.

Best Places to Visit in South Carolina
Where are the best places to visit in South Carolina? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in South Carolina? Visit interesting historical sites and places in South Carolina during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in South Carolina. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in South Carolina!

Best Places to Visit in South Carolina - Tourist attractions

• Broadway at the Beach
  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
  Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
  Brookgreen Gardens
  Ripley's Aquarium Visitors Center

Best Places to Visit in South Carolina - Historical Sites

• Sheldon Church Ruins
  Boone Hall
  Burt-Stark House
  Charles Towne Landing -1670
  Fort Sumter National Monument
  Fort Moultrie National Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of South Carolina

The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of South Carolina:

• South Carolina State Animal Symbol - White-tailed Deer

• South Carolina State Bird Symbol - Carolina Wren

• South Carolina State Flower Symbol - Carolina Jessamine

• South Carolina State Insect Emblem - Carolina Mantid or Praying Mantis

• South Carolina State Reptile Emblem - Loggerhead Turtle

• Tree - Sabal Palmetto aka Cabbage Palmetto

Fast Facts about South Carolina
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