#StateChallenge South Carolina Cover Photo
This is another state I have not been to in the USA. Decided to make list of states I have not visited in the USA. I have not visited 14 out of 50 states, so I have to amp up my Travel within USA,
Here are the states I have not visited so far
- Alabama
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
South Carolina #StateChallenge is Cohosted by @Erna_LaBeau I am looking forward to her Q&A specially the wrong answers for the questions!
South Carolina Facts
- South Carolina is a southeastern state known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts.
- It’s the 40th largest state in area and the 23rd largest in population, and it was the eighth state to officially ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Where is South Carolina on US Map
Quick Facts
Capital: Columbia
Population: 5 million
Nickname: The Palmetto State
Key Cities: Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Florence
Postal Abbreviation: SC
Major Industries: Aerospace and aviation, automotive manufacturing, biotechnology and life sciences, transportation, recycling
Seal of South Carolina
History
- How did South Carolina get its name: King Charles II granted the charter to start the colony of Carolina. Originally, North and South Carolina were one colony, and he named it in honor of his father, Charles I.
- The word “Carolina” comes from the Latin name Carolus, which is translated as Charles.
- Date admitted to the Union: Friday, May 23, 1788
Geography
Size: 32,020 sq. miles
Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean at sea level
Highest point: Sassafras Mountain at 3,560 ft.
Counties: 46
Famous locations: Fort Sumter, Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Huntington Beach State Park, Magnolia Plantations and Gardens
Famous People from South Carolina
- Kevin Garnett- basketball player
- Mary-Louise Parker- actress
- Big Show- wrestler
- James Brown- singer
- Jayson Williams- basketball player
- Althea Gibson- tennis player
As stated in coolkidfacts.com here are some fun facts about South Carolina!
Fun Facts
"1. The first battle of the U.S. Civil War took place at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Today, you can visit the ruins of the fort, get a vividly narrated tour, and view a variety of Civil War exhibits.
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South Carolina’s Morgan Island, also known as Monkey Island, is uninhabited by people and is home to the only free-ranging rhesus macaque monkey colony in the United States. There are around 3,500 monkeys on the island.
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South Carolina has more than 300 golf courses in total, and Myrtle Beach is known as the golf capital of the world. The first game of golf played in the United States occurred in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Summerville, South Carolina is known as the birthplace of sweet tea. The town even has a “Sweet Tea Trail” where you can learn all about sweet tea and Southern hospitality.
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South Carolina also claims to be the birthplace of barbecue, as Native Americans pit-cooked hogs centuries ago off the state’s coast.
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One of the most popular attractions in Columbia is the Riverbanks Zoological Park, where over 2000 animals live in recreated natural habitats with no cages or bars.
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South Carolina is the second largest producer of peaches in the United States, just behind California.
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The state is also a major producer of apples and celebrates the South Carolina Apple Festival each year at the beginning of apple harvest season."
As Stated in onlyinyourstate.com here are some
Crazy Laws in South Carolina
"1. It is an offense to get a tattoo.
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Horses may not be kept in bathtubs.
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Railroad companies may be held liable for scaring horses.
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A permit must be obtained to fire a missile.
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A railroad may not remove itself from a town of more than 500 people.
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When approaching a four-way or blind intersection in a non-horse vehicle, you must stop 100 feet from said intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic.
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Every adult must bring a rifle to church on Sundays in order to ward off Indian attacks.
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Nothing must be sold on Sundays except light bulbs.
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You must be at least 18 years old to play pinball.
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It is illegal to urinate in the waters of any South Carolina park.
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People may not change clothes in a gas station without permission.
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The fire department may blow up your house.
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Horses are to wear pants at all times.
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It is illegal to dance in public in Lancaster, South Carolina.
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Eating ripe and juicy watermelon in the Magnolia Street Cemetery is forbidden.
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It is against the law and a capital offense to inadvertently kill someone while trying to commit suicide."
This post is part of #StateChallenge meetups organized by @Denise_Barlock @Kwiksatik and @jayasimha78
References: coolkidfacts.com, onlyinyourstate.com
from Indiana jayasimha78. We’d love for you to visit our State Of Indiana. Wow! What an awesome traveler you are. Absolutely amazing that you have only 14 more State’s to go before you will have visited all 50 State’s in the U.S.A. I absolutely love hearing about other people’s adventure’s such as your’s. Google’s Local Guide’s Connect’s Community is such a fantastic format to share and hear these stories. Thank you for sharing with us. Hope you visit my home 
State Of Indiana soon, and also to hear more about your travel’s. Be safe and best of luck making all 50 State’s.
