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Known as "The Palmetto State"
(after the tree, not the bug), South Carolina was among the
states represented by the 13 original stars on the U.S. flag.
Named by England's King Charles I in 1629 (thanks, Charlie), it
was also the site of the first permanent European settlement in
the 1670s,
in what today is Charleston (more thanks to Charlie). With
historic roots so deep, and roles so prominently played in both
the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, you might wonder how such a
place fits into the changing social and political make-up of the
20th century. But it does, and quite nicely. Like its neighbor
Georgia, South Carolina has been at the forefront of the "New
South." Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Columbia have
experienced considerable growth in the past decade, as well as
increasing economic and cultural diversity. The state continues
to be a leading producer of cotton, and in today's quest for
more natural products and clothing, this can only be a good
thing. More good things await on the shores of Myrtle Beach and
Hilton Head Island, which are big attractions for South Carolina
tourists. Poor King Charles; no wonder he was loathe to give up
his Carolina.
Other South Carolina Cities:
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