South Carolina – South Carolina's capital is Columbia

(Pronounced south kar-uh-line-ah and kuh-luhm-bee-uh)

NOTE:

We relate South to a southpaw boxer.

To remember the capital of the US state South Carolina, use the following mnemonic:

The southpaw came past carol singers in a line (South Carolina) standing on columns (Columbia). What an entrance to the boxing match!

Interesting facts about Columbia:

- A Giant Fire Hydrant Landmark: Downtown features a quirky, 39-foot-tall fire hydrant that weighs nearly 7,000 pounds and was installed as a piece of public art near the riverfront.

- The Soda City Nickname: Locals often lovingly refer to the municipality as “Soda City”, a fun and catchy abbreviation derived from an old-school shortening of its name (“Cola”).

- Battle-Scarred State House: The historic South Carolina State House still bears permanent bronze star markers on its outer walls, specifically highlighting the exact spots where cannons struck the building during the Civil War.