USA History
South Carolina
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: May 23, 1788
Capital: Columbia
Known as: Palmetto State
Motto: Prepared in mind and resources; While I breathe, I hope
Animal: White-tail Deer
Bird: Carolina Wren
Fish: Striped Bass
Flower: Carolina (Yellow) Jessamine
Gem: Amethyst
Stone: Blue Granite
Song: "Carolina" and "South Carolina On My Mind"
Tree: Palmetto
Area: 31,189 Square miles
Number of Counties: 46
Highest point: 3,560 feet (Sassafras Mountain)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)