List of tallest buildings in South Carolina facts for kids
Have you ever wondered which buildings in South Carolina reach highest into the sky? This list shows the tallest buildings in the state that are at least 250 feet (about 76 meters) tall. We measure their height from the ground to the very top, including pointy parts like spires. However, we don't count antennas or other things added after the building was finished. Even if a building was built a long time ago, its current height is what matters for this list.
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South Carolina's Tallest Buildings
Here are some of the most impressive buildings in South Carolina, listed from tallest to shortest:
Capitol Center
The Capitol Center in Columbia is the tallest building in South Carolina! It stands at 349 feet (106 meters) and has 26 floors. It was finished in 1987 and has been the tallest building in the state ever since.
Margate Tower
Located in Myrtle Beach, the Margate Tower is 329 feet (100 meters) tall. It has 29 floors, which is more above-ground floors than any other building in South Carolina! It was completed in 2004.
The Hub at Columbia
Also in Columbia, The Hub at Columbia reaches 325 feet (99 meters) high. It has 20 floors and was built in 1983. For a few years, from 1983 to 1987, it was actually the tallest building in both Columbia and South Carolina!
Bank of America Plaza
The Bank of America Plaza, another tall building in Columbia, is 305 feet (93 meters) tall with 18 floors. It was built in 1989 and is currently the fourth tallest building in the state.
Landmark Building
In Greenville, you'll find the Landmark Building. It's 305 feet (93 meters) tall and has 25 floors. When it was finished in 1966, it became the tallest building in South Carolina and held that title until 1983. It's still the tallest building in Greenville!
Tower at 1301 Gervais
The Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia is 278 feet (85 meters) tall with 20 floors. It was built in 1973 and was the tallest building in Columbia until 1983.
Tower at Main and Gervais
Another building in Columbia, the Tower at Main and Gervais, stands 270 feet (82 meters) high and has 19 floors. It's one of the newer tall buildings in Columbia, completed in 2009.
St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church
This historic church in Charleston is surprisingly tall! St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church is 255 feet (78 meters) high, even though it only has 2 floors. Built way back in 1872, it was the tallest building in South Carolina for a very long time, from 1872 until 1966! It's also the tallest building in Charleston.
Denny's Tower
In Spartanburg, the Denny's Tower is 250 feet (76 meters) tall with 18 floors. It was built in 1990 and is the tallest building in Spartanburg. This building is the headquarters for the famous restaurant chain, Denny's, and even has a restaurant inside!
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the United States
- List of tallest buildings by U.S. state
Images for kids
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The Capitol Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
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The Margate Tower in Myrtle Beach.
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The Hub at Columbia.
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The Bank of America Plaza in Columbia.
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The Landmark Building in Greenville.
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The Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia.
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The Tower at Main and Gervais.
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St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charleston.
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Denny's Tower in Spartanburg.
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