South Carolina State House

State capitol building · Columbia, South Carolina

Illustration of South Carolina State House

Overview

The South Carolina State House is a granite capitol with a copper dome in downtown Columbia.

History

Construction began in the 1850s and was finished in 1907. Bronze stars on its walls mark where Union cannonballs struck in 1865.

Today

The State House houses the General Assembly and offers free tours.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.