by Olivia Burkhalter

South Carolina's
History
"From the
mountains to the
coast, nothing
could be finer...
South Carolina."

State Flag
Palmetto tree and a
crescent moon
South Carolina received its state flag
during the Revolutionary War. It was
designed by Colonel William Moultrie.

State Bird
Carolina Wren
The Carolina Wren became South
Carolina's state bird in 1948. The songbird
has represented the state since then.

State Flower
Yellow Jessamine
Native to the state, the yellow jessamine
became the state flower in 1924.

State's
Nickname
The Palmetto State
South Carolina earned its nickname from the
battle on Sullivan's Island where they used
Palmetto logs to build a fort.

Events in SC History
Became a State Civil War Begins
The Civil War begins
South Carolina on South Carolina
became the 8th soil at the battle of
state. Fort Sumpter.

1776 1861

1521 1829 1989

SC was Discovered SC Native Becomes Hurricane Hugo

Francisco Gordillo
President Hurricane Hugo attacks the city
found South Andrew Jackson becomes the 7th of Charleston, leaving
Carolina. president of the United States. significant damage.

South Carolina
Governor
Henry McMaster
McMaster serves as the 117th governor of South Carolina
since 2017.

State Dance
The Shag
The Shag is a dance that originated on
the Grand Strand of South Carolina.

State Capitol
Columbia
Columbia is South Carolina's state
capitol which is located in the center
of the state.

55 % of citizens living in the

state of South Carolina are
employed.

Climate
Subtropical
South Carolina has a subtropical climate
which means the temperature is
typically warm and the humidity is high.

Source | used information gathered from 

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/us_states/south_carolina_history.php