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Jan 1, 1500
Early Exploration
There were early eplorations that dates back 1500- 1520, but there were no recorded attempts for permanent settlements. -
Jan 1, 1526
First Settlement Attempt
The first long term settlement attempt was the San Minguel De Gualdape, Led by the Spanish. It failed after a year. -
Jan 1, 1562
Second Settlement Attempt
The french attempt to settle in South Carolina, establishing Charlesfort. The fort failed after one year. -
Jan 1, 1565
First Successful Settlement
The Spanish Attempt to settle in South Carolina again. The settlement they created was St. Augustine. -
First Capital Founded
Charles Town is established by the French as South Carolinas Capital. Charles Town was the capital because of the easy access to the ocean, the high population density, and was the major trading ports in South Carolina. -
Capital Relocation
Charles Town moves closeer to the peninsula. This Makes it easier and more convient for trade and access to the ports -
Carolina Big Split
Carolina land is divided into North and South Carolina. -
Capital New Name
Charlesfort name is changed into Charleston after defeating British Army. -
Capital Final Destionation
South Carolina population expands throughout the entire territory, so the capital is moved. The Capital is relocated in Columbia. -
Officially A State
South Carolina Population becomes high enough that it is no longer consider a territory. It becomes the eighth state in North America.