When building a homeschool curriculum for the United States, I could not wait to share Interesting Facts about South Carolina State.

It’s just been fascinating learning more about South Carolina State. So, grab a slice of peach pie (South Carolina is famous for their peaches) and let’s start learning!

Fact One: The State Nickname is The Palmetto State

This nickname comes from the state tree, the Sabal Palmetto. If you have never heard of the palmetto tree – this would be a great teaching moment for the kids!

The Carolina Wren became the official state bird of South Carolina in 1948. It is such an icon for the state, it is also featured on the South Carolina quarter.

Fact Two: The Carolina Wren is the State Bird.

Fact Three: The Praying Mantis is the State Insect.

The Praying Mantis is such an awesome insect. They were fascinating to me as a child, so teaching the kids about them would bring back so many memories.

Fact Four: Andrew Jackson is from South Carolina!

Andrew Jackson who was the 7th president of the United States hailed from South Carolina.

He was alive from 1767-1845. Littler known about him was that he was a military governor of Florida, the commander of American forces at the Battle of New Orleans.

Fact Five: South Carolina is known for the peach!

The peach is the official state fruit of South Carolina. The peach became the official fruit in 1984.

I know if you are like me you think a peach is a peach. But did you know that South Carolina grows over thirty varieties?!

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