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History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
 Carolina Jessamine |
 South Carolina |
 South Carolina State Flag |
 Carolina Wren |
State Bird: Carolina Wren State Game Bird: Wild Turkey State Animal: Whitetail Deer State Dog: Boykin Spaniel State Fish: Striped Bass State Insect: Carolina Mantid State Butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail State Reptile: Loggerhead Turtle State Amphibian: Spotted Salamander State Spider: Carolina Wolf Spider State Flower: Carolina Jessamine State Tree: Palmetto State Fruit: Peach State Beverage: Milk State Shell: Lettered Olive |
State Gemstone: The Amethyst State Stone: Blue Granite State Songs: "Carolina" written by Henry Timrod and "South Carolina on My Mind" created, sung and recorded by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge State Dance: The Shag State Folk Dance: The Square Dance State Waltz: The Richardson Waltz State Music: The Spiritual Motto: Prepared in mind and resources Origin of State Name: The region was originally named Carolana, derived from the Latin form of Charles, in reference to the British monarch Charles I. Nickname for State: The Palmetto State. The palmetto, abundant in coastal areas, is the state tree. Nickname for residents: South Carolinians |