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Photo: Juliancolton, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know South Carolina? Test your knowledge on the rich history, unique culture, iconic landmarks, and natural wonders of this beautiful Southern state!
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The Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on the Union-held fort in Charleston Harbor. Amazingly, during the intense 34-hour bombardment, no soldiers on either side were killed. Today, the fort is a national monument accessible to the public only by boat.
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Columbia became the capital of South Carolina in 1786, chosen for its central location to ease tensions between the coastal elite and upcountry farmers. It was one of the first planned cities in the nation, designed with exceptionally wide streets to help prevent the spread of fires and disease.
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South Carolina is usually the biggest peach grower in the eastern United States, often out-harvesting Georgia, and it likes to call itself the 'Tastier Peach State'. Farmers in the South only began growing peaches commercially in the 19th century.
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Frogmore Stew, or Lowcountry boil, is a classic feast of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes boiled together with spices. It originated in the small community of Frogmore on St. Helena Island. Despite the name, you will not find any frogs in this delicious seafood pot!
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The loggerhead sea turtle was designated South Carolina's state reptile in 1988 to raise awareness for its conservation. These ancient creatures lay their eggs on coastal beaches like those of Kiawah Island. Local volunteers patrol the beaches daily during nesting season to protect the fragile nests from predators.
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The Sabal palmetto was added to the state flag to honor the defense of Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island in 1776. The fort's walls, built of spongy palmetto logs, famously absorbed British cannonballs instead of shattering. This heroic stand gave the state its nickname, "The Palmetto State."
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The Harbour Town Light was completed in 1970 as a private aid to navigation and a marketing landmark for the Sea Pines Resort. Unlike most historic lighthouses, it was built to attract tourists and golfers. Visitors can climb its 114 steps to enjoy panoramic views of the marina and Calibogue Sound.
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Congaree National Park preserves a stunning, primeval floodplain forest fed by the Congaree and Wateree rivers. It boasts some of the tallest trees in eastern North America, earning it the nickname "forest of giants." Visitors in late spring can also witness a rare, magical display of synchronous fireflies.
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John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in Cheraw and became one of the most influential figures in jazz history, famous for his bent trumpet and puffed-out cheeks. Cheraw honors its native son with an annual jazz festival and a larger-than-life bronze statue in the town's historic marketplace.
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Built in 1981, the "Peachoid" is a massive water tower designed to celebrate South Carolina's peach industry. It gained international fame after being featured in the television drama "House of Cards." The artist used custom paints to mimic the exact colors of a ripening peach, complete with a giant leaf and stem.
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