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 South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Carolina is bounded to the north by North Carolina; to the south and west by Georgia, located across the Savannah River; and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
The Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
South Carolina is composed of four geographic areas, whose boundaries roughly parallel the northeast/southwest Atlantic coastline.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: South Carolina
South Carolina rises from marshland in its eastern tidewater section to a mountainous region in the extreme western portion of the state.
In 1670 the foundation of South Carolina was laid in the settlement of the Ashley River and an independent governor was appointed.
It is bounded eastward by North Carolina and the Atlantic, with a coast line of 200 miles; Georgia lies to the west and North Carolina bounds it on the north.
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 SOUTH CAROLINA--COLONIZATION-THE SOUTHERN COLONIES
It was the shores of South Carolina that Ribault, under the direction of the great Coligny, had attempted to settle with a colony of Frenchmen, but failed, and now, after a hundred years had passed, it was left for the English to lay the permanent foundations for a commonwealth.
South Carolina differs from most of the colonies in not having had to battle against impending dissolution during its first years of existence, and from all the others in depending largely on slave labor from the beginning.
The earliest important product of South Carolina was rice, though it required a hundred years to bring the industry to perfection; to determine the best kind of soil and labor, and to invent the machinery for harvesting, threshing, and husking.
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 South Carolina Apartments for Rent
South Carolina has an overall cost of living at 4% below the national average, and housing costs—including apartment rentals—at 9% below the national average.
South Carolina is generally a very comfortable place to live, thanks to its humid subtropical climate.
Columbia is the South Carolina's state capital and its largest city, with 120,000 residents.
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 South Carolina Palmetto State Capital Columbia
It also appears on the South Carolina State Seal and in the salute to the flag of South Carolina written in 1950 by Mrs.
The South Carolina quarter design was officially unveiled in a ceremony in Columbia, South Carolina on May 26, 2000.
The Iodine State: South Carolina has been referred to as "The Iodine State" because of the large percentages of iodine found in the vegetation growing in the state.
www.netstate.com /states/intro/sc_intro.htm   (782 words)

  
 The South Carolina - The United States Mint
The South Carolina quarter's reverse is an outline of the state complimented by an intriguing group of state symbols.
The Carolina Wren, the state bird, and the Yellow Jessamine, the state flower, are native throughout South Carolina; the importance of the Palmetto Tree, the state tree, dates back to the Revolutionary War.
An outline of South Carolina, the nickname "The Palmetto State" and a star indicating the capital, Columbia, form the quarter’s background.
www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=SC   (272 words)

  
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Clinton, South Carolina Clinton is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,091.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
Balmain, New South Wales Balmain is a suburb of 1803).
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 South Carolina Democratic Party Official Website
Willis is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is married to Marguerite Smith Willis.
South Carolina has one of the worst wage growth rates in America—ranking 37th in the nation in average annual pay
He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina —Aiken.
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 South Carolina tourism official site - South Carolina vacations
South Carolina is not just one of the original American Colonies with a rich history and culture shaped by European, African and Caribbean influences.
Enjoy family attractions on Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand; mix sophistication, romance, and European high culture with beach time in historic must-see Charleston and her resort islands; soak in the magic and relaxed energy of Caribbean influences in Hilton Head and the resort islands of the Lowcountry.
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
www.discoversouthcarolina.com   (277 words)

  
 South Carolina State Parks
One of the original 13 Colonies, South Carolina’s significant contributions to American history are brought to life in historic parks throughout the state.
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Archer, son of transportation magnate Collis P. Huntington, and Anna, world-renowned sculptor, came to the South Carolina coast in 1930 seeking a warmer winter climate....
www.southcarolinaparks.com   (641 words)

  
 Hospitality Association of South Carolina
The Hospitality Association of South Carolina is the state's trade association for the lodging and foodservice industry and was formed in 1993 by the South Carolina Hotel and Motel and the South Carolina Restaurant Associations, our membership divisions.
In South Carolina, home of some of America’s most beautiful and historic places, the hospitality industry consists of the smiling faces that help make a wonderful vacation, a delightful dinner or the expertise that exemplifies culinary excellence or delightful experiences.
South Carolina’s hospitality industry consists of our state’s largest private-sector employer — restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, bars, bed and breakfasts, nightclubs and inns.
www.schospitality.org   (228 words)

  
 South Carolina
South Carolina is Rebuilt but Remains Sturdy The Gamecocks, Outstanding at Last Year's Relays, Have Lost Three Stars.
South Carolina - South Carolina, state of the SE United States.
It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic...
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 Pickens County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pickens County is a county located in the state of South Carolina.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pickens_County,_South_Carolina   (364 words)

  
 Buford, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Buford is an unincorporated town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, at the intersection of Highways 9 and 522.
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Bonneau, South Carolina Bonneau is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 354.
Clinton, South Carolina Clinton is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,091.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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Blenheim, South Carolina Blenheim is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 137.
Clinton, South Carolina Clinton is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,091.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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Burton, South Carolina Burton is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,180.
Blackville, South Carolina Blackville is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,973.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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Blacksburg, South Carolina Blacksburg is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,880.
Burton, South Carolina Burton is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,180.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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Burton, South Carolina Burton is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,180.
Antreville, South Carolina Antreville is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 118.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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 Bamberg County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bamberg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bamberg_County,_South_Carolina   (364 words)

  
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Bethune, South Carolina Bethune is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 352.
Clinton, South Carolina Clinton is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,091.
Camden, New South Wales Camden is a municipality in Campbelltown.
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Clinton, South Carolina Clinton is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,091.
Burton, South Carolina Burton is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,180.
Antreville, South Carolina Antreville is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 118.
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 Beaufort, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beaufort was chartered in 1711 and is known as the second-oldest city in South Carolina, after Charleston.
Beaufort is a small town (but called a "city") located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA and situated on the Beaufort River.
Beaufort (pronounced Byu-fert unlike its counterpart in North Carolina) is located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of the Sea Islands and Low Country.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beaufort,_South_Carolina   (597 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: York County, South Carolina
York County is located in north central South Carolina, bordered by North Carolina to the north, Chester County to the south, Lancaster County to the east, and Cherokee and Union Counties to the west.
In 1785, York County was one of the original counties in the newly created South Carolina, and its boundaries remained unchanged until 1897, when a small portion of the northwestern corner of the county was ceded to the newly-formed Cherokee County.
Lake Murray Country is a large area of South Carolina, USA; the region is approximately 78 acres of water and 50,000 acres of land.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/York-County,-South-Carolina   (6302 words)

  
 Woodruff, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Woodruff is a city located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Woodruff is located at 34°44'26" North, 82°1'57" West (34.740530, -82.032580)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Woodruff,_South_Carolina   (392 words)

  
 Troy, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Troy is a town located in Greenwood County, South Carolina.
Troy is located at 33°59'13" North, 82°17'45" West (33.986895, -82.295830)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Troy,_South_Carolina   (392 words)

  
 Trenton, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trenton is a town located in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Trenton is located at 33°44'23" North, 81°50'25" West (33.739721, -81.840208)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trenton,_South_Carolina   (387 words)

  
 Sumter, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The area is served by Morris College, a private liberal arts school, Central Carolina Technical College, a public two-year facility, and the Sumter branch of The University of South Carolina, a public four-year facility.
Sumter is home to one of the largest schools in the state (Sumter High School), which is operated by the smallest school district in the state (Sumter District 17).
Sumter is home to Shaw Air Force Base, headquarters of the 9th Air Force and the 20th Fighter Wing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sumter,_South_Carolina   (691 words)

  
 Spartanburg, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spartanburg is a city located in Spartanburg County in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and 98 miles (158 km) northwest of Columbia.
Spartanburg is located along the Interstate 85 corridor, between Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina.
A South Carolina historical marker is located on W.O. ell Boulevard.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spartanburg,_South_Carolina   (2549 words)

  
 South Carolina: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
The state flag of South Carolina was officially adopted in 1861.
When South Carolina seceded from the Union, the palmetto tree was added to the flag.
South Carolina: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/southcarolina   (414 words)

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