South Carolina State Facts
Capital: Columbia
Established: May 23, 1788
State Nickname: Palmetto State
State Motto: While I breathe, I hope.
State Song: Carolina by Henry Timrod
State Bird: Carolina Wrenn
State Flower: Yellow Jasmine
State Fish: Striped Bass
State Animal: White Tailed deer
Highest Point: Sassafras Mountain at 3,560 feet
Lowest Point: the SC coast which is at sea level

Pawleys Island - Photo by Tim Thompson
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