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"Why is South Carolina the Palmetto State?" and, "What the heck is a palmetto?"

Palmettos are any of several small, mostly tropical palms having fan-shaped leaves which are found in the southeast United States.

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South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union in 1860. Kind of like an old dog running away from home, but finding its way home.

South Carolina's flag looks Islamic with the palm tree and crescent moon. It's cool, but funky. Imagine a big ole hound dog sitting under a palm tree howling at the moon.

Capital
Columbia

Admitted
May 23, 1788

Order
8th State

Nickname
The Palmetto State
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West
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The Hound Dog of South Carolina