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Columbia, South Carolina
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The South Caroliniana Library, established in 1840, is one of the first freestanding academic libraries in the United States and houses an extensive collection of Southern history and culture.
The Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina holds the largest collection of Ernest Hemingway's published works and manuscripts in the world.
The Horseshoe, the historic heart of the campus, features antebellum architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The McKissick Museum on campus showcases a diverse collection of Southern art, culture, and natural history, reflecting the region's rich heritage.
The University of South Carolina is home to the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina.
The Gamecock mascot is inspired by Thomas Sumter, a South Carolina militia leader during the American Revolutionary War, known as the 'Fighting Gamecock.'
The University of South Carolina offers a rare undergraduate degree in marine science, leveraging its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean for hands-on research opportunities.
