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South Carolina's official symbols
Nickname
The Palmetto State
State bird
Carolina Wren
State flower
Yellow Jessamine
State tree
Sabal Palmetto
State motto
Dum spiro spero ("While I breathe, I hope")
State song
Carolina
Capital
Columbia
Statehood year
1788
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How South Carolina got its nickname
South Carolina is best known as "The Palmetto State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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