State Symbols Guide
South Carolina State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
SC
Capital
Columbia
Population
5,118,425
Statehood
1788
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
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State Flag
South Carolina State Flag
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State Flower
Yellow Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
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State Motto
Dum Spiro Spero
Latin
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State Nickname
The Palmetto State
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State Tree
Palmetto
Sabal palmetto
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- South Carolina
- Abbreviation
- SC
- Capital City
- Columbia
- Population
- 5,118,425
- Statehood Date
- May 23, 1788
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
