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South Carolina
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| State Capital: Columbia
Date it became a state: May 23, 1788 Governor: Mark Sanford Land Area: 30,111 States Surrounding it: North Carolina, Georgia, State Nickname: Palmetto State State Motto: While I breathe, I hope State Mammal: White Tailed Deer State Bird: Carolina Wren State Tree: Palmetto Tree History (5 important events): 1. 1521-The first recorded expedition reached the Carolina Coast 2. 1666-Capt. Robert Sanford, explored, and took formal possession for England and Lords Proprietors 3.1670- First permanent English settlements, and Capital City Charles Town was founded 4.1788- South Carolina became the 8th state 5.1860- South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union prior to the Civil War Geography (Describe the land, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc): The highest point in South Carolina is Sassafras Mountain. 90% of South Carolina is wooded. There is a lot of marshes and the longest river is the Savannah River. There are no natural lakes in South Carolina! South Carolina has many beaches and dunes. Attractions/Places to Visit: 1. Historic Charleston 2. Kiawah Island 3. Myrtle Beach Other Interesting Facts: The state dog is a Boykin Spaniel Boxer Joe Frazier was born in South Carolina Famous James Brown was also born in South Carolina There are no natural lakes in South Carolina! | |