South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. South Carolina is named in honor of King Charles I of England, who first formed the English colony, with Carolus being Latin for “Charles”.
Here’s a list of fun facts about the state:
State Capital: Columbia
State Nickname: The Palmetto State
Population: 5 Million
Governor: Henry McMaster
Largest City: Charleston
Land Area: 32,000 Square Miles
Coastline: 187 Miles
Largest Barrier Island: Hilton Head
Animal: White-tail Deer
State Tree: Palmetto
State Gemstone: Amethyst
Flower: Yellow Jasmine
State Bird: Carolina Wren
State Fruit: Peach
Reptile: Loggerhead Turtle
State Motto: “While I Breathe, I Hope”
State Song: “Carolina”
Dance: The Shag