South Carolina State Information

Welcome to the South Carolina information page! Discover South Carolina by browsing this page for interesting pieces of South Carolina trivia, history, state facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great state of South Carolina or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track

Little Bit of History

The state of South Carolina encompasses 32,020 square miles and is ranked 40th in the nation's total area. It was the 8th state to enter the union on May 23, 1788. South Carolina was named after King Charles II of England — as Carolus is Latin for Charles.

Essentials

Motto-

Dum spiro spero
While I breathe, I hope

Capital-

Columbia

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

South Carolinian

Quarter

Introduced - 2000

Song

Carolina

Hold up the glories of thy dead; Say how thy elder children bled,

And point to Eutaw's battle-bed. Carolina! Carolina!

Did You Know?

• The state dance of South Carolina is the Shag!
• The first battle of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter.
• Duncan Park Baseball Stadium in Spartanburg is the oldest minor league stadium in the nation.
• Stretching 60 miles from Little River to Georgetown, South Carolina's Grand Strand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.

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Are you thinking about moving to South Carolina? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in South Carolina
Visit the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to South Carolina. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to South Carolina or moving within South Carolina, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in South Carolina?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the South Carolina State Tourism site.

For more information specific to South Carolina visit:

• South Carolina State Catastrophe Information
• South Carolina Auto Insurance Coverages

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