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South Carolina
Capital:
Columbia
State abbreviation/Postal code:
S.C./ SC
Nickname:
Palmetto State
Origin of name:
Taken from "Carolus," the Latin word for
Charles and named after England's King Charles I.
Briefs on South
Carolina :
Situated on the east coast between North Carolina
and Georgia, across the Savannah River, to the east of the Atlantic
Ocean, South Carolina is one of the adorable states in the United
States. Also known as the Palmetto State, this state in the southern
region of United States offers many seaside resorts on the Atlantic
that gel up sandy beaches with an historical center, sites worth
visiting and admiration.
 The historical monuments in the state speak of
its glorious past. Visitors can update themselves with the origins of
the state and the life of people living here in early days. The
cobbled streets of Charleston, the 18th century mansion, a
ferry ride to Ft. Sumter (the place where civil war had commenced) are
paradigm joints to take a plunge into the history of the state.
Walking down from the roads of history, the
coastal city of Myrtle Beach is a place where all the individuals
devoted to various activities can rejuvenate their spirits. The city
is known for the plethora of sports such as golf, swimming etc. it
offers. Besides this the Grand Strand of which the Myrtle Beach is a
part, is a hub for all the couples who desire to share some precious
and memorable moments with each other.
But this is not all. The upstate South Carolina
is a different experience all together. The Blue Ridge Mountains in
the region are a host to various adventurous activities such as hiking
and camping. People also come to see the historical site of
Greenville, which is located to the north of the mountains and was
once the textile center of the world. At present the place has more
than sixty city parks and historically relevant areas.
The capital city of the state, Columbia is an all
time pull. It is also the largest city of the state. Carolina is an
upcoming town that is also a mirror to the earlier days of the state.
Sites such as the Capitol Building, statue of George Washington etc.
tell different tales of what had happened in the past.
According to the rich history of the state, the
early settlers in the region were a group of English people. In fact
the state was settled by the English settlers. These people were sent
in 1670 by the Lord Proprietors. After them the French Huguenots
entered the state. In settling and developing the upcountry of South
Carolina, the Scotch –Irish migrants played a crucial role. These
people had migrated from Pennsylvania and Virginia.
In 1712 South Carolina became a royal colony. It
was bifurcated in 1729. On 15th march 1776 was freed from
the control of Great Britain. On the very day the state formed its own
government too. On 5th February 1778 South Carolina was
hailed as the first state to ratify the foremost constitution of the
United States.
On 20th December 1860 South Carolina
seceded from the United States. The state was readmitted to the United
States after the American civil war and at the time of Reconstruction.
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