Welcome to South Carolina
By Maddie Gibbons
The discovery of South Carolina
South Carolina was founded in 1663, when King Charles II gave the land to the eight nobles men, known as the The Lords Proprietors. South Carolina was a part of the original Province of Carolina. North and South Carolina became separated colonies in 1729.
Why is South Carolina called South Carolina?
The name "Carolina" was named in honor of Charles IX of France. Carolina comes from the Latin word Caroliinus. This word is derived from the name Carolus, translated as "Charles."
Places to visit: Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles long and has a lot of open space for everyone to go. They have hotels, condos, beach houses, cabins and even campgrounds so you can stay anywhere you would like to. If you like to golf, Myrtle Beach is known as the golf capital of the world.
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter is a sea fort located in the Charleston Harbor and is known for the most important battle that occurred on it. The battle was called the Battle of Fort Sumter. You can get tours all around it and you get to see everything.
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
This amusement park has 37 fun rides for both adults and kids. Some of those rides include a haunted house, a mirror maze, a park, the thunder bolt, etc.
Motto
Dum Spiro Spero: When I Breathe, I Hope
Size of South Carolina
32,021 square miles
Population
4.832 million
Nicknames for South Carolina
The Rice state, The Palmetto state, The Swamp State, The Iodine State, and more.
Two Major Cities
Charleston was founded in 1670 and is known for cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages. The weather is usually around the 84s but tends to go up and down as the seasons change.
Columbia is not only the capital but it's the largest city in South Carolina. It is also the home to the University of South Carolina, and contains many museums, galleries, hotels, etc.
The State Quarter
As you can see from above, the quarter highlights the state bird, the Carolina Wren, the state tree, and the Sabal Palmetto.
Fun facts about South Carolina
-Campbell's Covered Bridge built in 1909, is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. Off Hwy 14 near Gowensville.
-The South Carolina official dance is the Shag
Climate
It has a humid weather, with hot summers and mild winters.
Major Industries
Tobacco, soybeans, cotton, and corn for grain are other valuable crops grown in the states. Some others are wheat, peanuts, hay, oat and peaches.
Type of colony
Proprietary, that is when there is only one king in charge and all the land belongs to the king.