The Carolinas

See also the Carolines in the Pacific.

The Carolinas is a collective term used in the United States to refer to the States of North and South Carolina together. The Carolinas were once known during America's colonial period, specifically from 1663â€"1710, as the Province of Carolina. Prior to that time these lands were considered part of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia from 1609â€"63.

This province, named Carolina after King Charles I of England, during the reign of King Charles II of England, was divided in 1710 into South Carolina and North Carolina.

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