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Each state has it's own facts and of course we must highlight South Carolina's for the release of our blog. The purpose of this blog is to enlighten everyone on the facts, travel, things to do, business, recipes, and more on our beloved state. If you have a community story or history tidbit you would like to share let us know.
South Carolina was the 8th state in the US; it became a state on May 23, 1788
State Abbreviation - SC
State Capital - Columbia
Largest City - Columbia
Area - 32,007 square miles [South Carolina is the 40th biggest state in the US]
Population - 4,561,242 (as of 2010) [South Carolina is the 24th most populous state in the US]
Name for Residents - South Carolinians
Major Industries - farming (tobacco, soybeans), textiles, manufacturing chemicals, processed foods, machinery, electronics, paper products, tourism
Presidential Birthplace - Andrew Jackson was born in Waxhaw (he was the 7th US President)
Major Rivers - Santee River, Edisto River, Savannah River
Major Lakes - Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, Lake Murray, Hartwell Lake
Highest Point - Sassafras Mountain - 3,560 feet (1,085 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 46
Origin of the Name South Carolina - South Carolina was named to honor King Charles I
State Nickname - Palmetto State
State Motto - "Dum Spiro Spero" - While I breathe, I hope
State Song - Carolina
State Bird - Carolina Wren
State Game Bird - Wild Turkey
State Animal - Whitetail deer
State Butterfly - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly
State Insect - Carolina Mantid
State Fish - Striped Bass
State Dog - Boykin Spaniel
State Reptile - Loggerhead turtle
State Spider - Carolina wolf spider
State Amphibian - Spotted salamander
State Shell - Lettered Olive
State Flower - Yellow Jessamine
State Tree - Sabal Palmetto
State Fruit - Peach
State Gemstone - Amethyst
State Beverage - Milk
State Hospitality Beverage - Iced Tea
State Dance - Shag
Hope you enjoyed today's state facts!
Nichole
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