Issued in 1970, this stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of Charles Town, the first permanent European settlement in South Carolina. The design is a composite of various elements that represent the state's history, culture, and economy. Prominently featured are the South Carolina State House in Columbia, a symbol of its government, and the steeple of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, a historic Charleston landmark. The state flag and a palmetto tree are included, representing South Carolina's identity as "The Palmetto State." Economic drivers are represented by a cotton boll and a barrel, likely alluding to the state's agricultural and trade history. The inclusion of both colonial-era figures and modern symbols speaks to the long and evolving history being celebrated.