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South Carolina: Statehood, Friday, May 23, 1788. Province of South Carolina, then sovereign state in Confederation.
Originally known as Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence from the British Crown during the American Revolution. It was the first state to secede from the Union and was part of the Confederate States of America. The state is named after King Charles II, as Carolus is Latin for Charles. According to the 2006 estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, the state's population is 4,321,249 ranked 24th.
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When did SC become a state?
North Carolina and South Carolina were together. In 1729 they split up. On March 15, 1776 South Carolina declared independence from England. May 23 1778 South Carolina became a state.
What is South Carolina's nick name?
South Carolina is known as The Palmetto State.
What is the name of South Carolina's state flag?
The state flag of South Carolina is The River Flag.
What is the phone number of the South Carolina State Museum Foundation in Columbia South Carolina?
The phone number of the South Carolina State Museum Foundation is: 803-898-4975.
When did Columbia become the state capitol of SC?
Two years before South Carolina became a State in 1788 Columbia became the Capital in 1786 by the South Carolina General Assembly on March 22 1786. See related link
What year did South Carolina become?
a state
What was the 8th colony to become a state?
South Carolina
Where is South Carolina State located?
South Carolina State is located in the state of South Carolina.
If there are 50 states what number in order did South Carolina become a state?
It was the 8th US State.
When did SC become a state?
North Carolina and South Carolina were together. In 1729 they split up. On March 15, 1776 South Carolina declared independence from England. May 23 1778 South Carolina became a state.
What is the state song for South Carolina?
Carolina, by Henry TimrodCarolina and Carolina On My Mind.
Who is South Carolina state bird?
South Carolina's state bird is the Carolina Wren.
What is the capital of the state south of North Carolina?
The capital of the state south of North Carolina is Columbia, which is the capital of South Carolina.
What state is South of North Carolina?
South Carolina is south of North Carolina.
How did the yellow jassmine become the state flower?
The yellow jessamine became South Carolina's official state flower in March 14, 1924. It is native to South Carolina and is also known as Carolina jessamine, hence it was chosen.
What is South Carolina's State song?
The song, Carolina is South Carolina's state song. It has been the state song since 1911 and South Carolina on My Mind is also the state song.
What state is south of of Virginia?
The state south of Virginia is North Carolina.
