South Carolina became the 8th state on May 23, 1788. Columbia is the state capital. There are currently 46 counties each with a courthouse.
Click on a county below to learn more:
South Carolina Court of Appeals
Highest Point – Sassafras Mountain ( 3,548 feet ) is located in Greenville County and Pickens County
Lowest Point – Atlantic Ocean ( sea level )
Oldest Courthouse still in use - Colleton County (1822)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Charleston County (1792)
State Capitol – Columbia
Governor Mansion – Columbia