South Carolina Land & Properties for Sale

South Carolina History 

The Carolinas were named to honor British King Charles I. In Latin, Carolus translates to Charles in English. South Carolina was the eighth state admitted to the U.S. prior to its sister state, North Carolina, which was the 12th state in the union. Bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, some two-thirds of South Carolina lies on the Atlantic Coastal plain. The state's population is just over one million. Its land area is just over 31,000 square miles and there is plenty of land available including family farms, ranches, and wildlife areas.

For those shopping for homes, ranches and commercial property for sale in S.C., the winters are mild with daytime highs in the mid to high 50s and lows in the 30s. Summer days can be warm to hot in the low 90s with high humidity. Rain is anticipated every month of the year, peaking at around five inches for each month of June and July.

Rich in land and commercial properties for sale.

Both Carolinas were settled by the British in the 17th century. Settlers depended on the area's rich soil for agriculture and the slave trade for cheap labor. As a crown colony, they were also drawn by the homes, ranches and commercial property for sale in S.C. The state joined other colonies against British taxation during the Stamp Act Crisis. The colony became an important part of the fight against British rule, joining the United States and fighting in the Revolutionary War.

South Carolina succeeded from the Union and joined the Confederate States of America prior to the Civil War. That war started at Fort Sumter in the Charleston harbor. The war proved hard on South Carolina's economy, and it soon became one of the poorest states, which lasted for roughly a century.

Since then, the state has rebounded and blossomed into a much-desired tourist spot with its beautiful beaches, islands and rich history, and a draw for newcomers looking for homes, ranches and commercial properties for sale in S.C. Being its largest industry, tourism brought in $19 billion back in 2014, a figure which includes the jobs needed to keep the industry vibrant. Some leading tourist destinations include historic Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head.

Other industries of the state include aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, technology, and agribusiness.

Agriculture's Importance in South Carolina 

Land for sale in South Carolina is a great assest to have. However, Cotton is South Carolina's number one commodity. Its rich soil also grows other agricultural crops include tobacco, soybeans, peaches, and grains such a corn and wheat. Pecans are also grown here. Poultry and cattle are the prime livestock raised in the state, and honey is another commodity.

South Carolina is a shrimping state. The seafood industry also brings in clams, crabs, oysters, and snapper.

Two major mining products here are granite and limestone.

South Carolina's Major Cities and Interesting Facts 

For those shopping for homes, ranches and commercial properties for sale in S.C., Columbia is the capital of South Carolina, but it is not the largest city in the state. Charleston, with a population of close to 135,000, is slightly larger. North Charleston is the third largest, with all other cities in the state having a population under 100,000. South Carolina has three major airports: Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach. South Carolina’s cities offer among the finest commercial properties for sale.

The state offers some great universities such as University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Medical University of South Carolina, and The Citadel.

The state is nicknamed the Palmetto State after its native Palmetto trees, although it was once known as the Iodine State. The city of Johnston is the Peach Capital of the World.

Land for Sale in South Carolina 

The homes and ranches for sale in South Carolina cover laas diverse as the state. Acreage can be found close to the beach communities, or along the estuaries, in the farmland, and in the timber country. Smaller parcels from an acre to three or four, on up to 100+ acres or more, can be found. Look for undeveloped properties, or some with development of older or more modern homesteads and barns already built. No matter where your desire lies, South Carolina has land for sale to meet them.

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