South Carolina State Flag - Official Design, History & Symbolism #246613 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of South Carolina consists of a deep blue field with a white crescent moon in the upper left corner and a white sabal palmetto tree centered on the right. The design honors the defense of Sullivan’s Island in 1776, where a palmetto-log fort resisted British cannon fire; the crescent is derived from the gorget worn by colonial militia. It has remained largely unchanged since its adoption during the Civil War era.

This image is used on government websites, educational resources, historical articles, and civic pages to represent South Carolina’s identity. Users search for it when researching state symbols, flags, or U.S. history.