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SOUTH CAROLINA
The Palmetto State
  On March 11, 1958, a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on the William Gregg farm in Mars Bluff, east of Florence. Although the bomb was not fully activated, it did contain several tons of high explosives that served as its trigger. A serious blast resulted, leveling the Gregg home and leaving a 30-foot-deep crater, 75 feet wide. The Greggs miraculously survived with minor injuries.____________In 1827, the nation's first fireproof building was built at 100 Meeting Street in Charleston to house state records.____________Established in 1773, the Charleston Museum is considered the oldest museum in the country.____________The first shots of the Civil War were fired by cadets of the Citadel.____________The Confederate States of America was started and ended in the Burk-Stark mansion in Abbeville.
Abbeville  
Charleston
Cheraw
Columbia
Florence
Greenville
Hilton Head
Spartanburg
 
Possibly the Oldest Living Thing East of the Mississippi, Angel Oak (Photo Courtesy of Cedric Baele)
South Carolina's history includes battles between the Spanish, the French, the Native Americans and the British to populate and control it. In 1670, the British controlled it as a colony. The first decisive victory for the Continentals came when the British were driven from their position in Charleston Harbor. Later, the Battle of Kings Mountain and the Battle of the Cowpens became turning points in the American Revolution. South Carolina was the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution in 1788.
Angel Oak
South Carolina's history includes battles between the Spanish, the French, the Native Americans and the British to populate and control it. In 1670, the British controlled it as a colony. The first decisive victory for the Continentals came when the British were driven from their position in Charleston Harbor. Later, the Battle of Kings Mountain and the Battle of the Cowpens became turning points in the American Revolution. South Carolina was the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution in 1788.
Burk-Stark Mansion
Cheraw
Darlington
Hunting Island
Old District 96
 

On April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, was attacked by forces of the Confederate States of America, signaling the start of the Civil War. South Carolina withdrew from the Union to join the Confederacy. By the end of the war, one-fifth of its white male population of fighting age was killed. It was re-admitted to the Union in June of 1868.

South Carolina is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, the south by Georgia and the north by North Carolina.
RECREATION:
Beaches and Coast
Recreational Areas
Chattooga River
 
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SOUTH CAROLINA FACTS:
In 1894, Columbia Mills opened the world's first fully electric textile mill in Columbia, South Carolina.
On April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, was attacked by forces of the Confederate States of America, signaling the start of the Civil War.
The National Park Service operates the Old District 96 Historic Site, which was the site of the first southern land battle of the Revolution.
The Confederacy started and ended at the Burk-Stark mansion in Abbeville, South Carolina.
  The lighthouse at Hunting Island was completely dismantled and moved to its current location in 1889.
Angel Oak, located 12 miles from Charleston on John's Island, is believed to be the oldest living oak tree east of the Mississippi, possibly the oldest living thing, estimated to be one thousand four hundred years old.
Wanna see one of the prettiest, most historic little towns in the South? Visit Cheraw, South Carolina.
  In NASCAR circles, Darlington has been called "The Track Too Tough to Tame".
  For more very detailed information on sights in South Carolina, including more photography by Cedric Baele, visit SCIway.net.
  RECREATION:
 
Ever wanna spend your vacation paddling a very peaceful river and living in a clean treehouse? Now is your chance. Check with the folks at Carolina Heritage Outfitters about the Edisto River Treehouses. Prices are quite reasonable for what you get. The treehouse shown is the smaller one, which will sleep two to four people. A larger one is available sleeping up to eight people. Each has its own kitchen, futon, outdoor grill and dining deck. The canoe is provided, courtesy of Carolina Heritage Outfitters. It's located about 90 miles from Savannah, Georgia and the same distance from Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina. Visit their site by clicking here.
Small Edisto River Treehouse
  Beaches and Coastal Cities
  State Parks and Recreational Areas
  Chattooga River Whitewater Rafting
 
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