Marker number 22-26 was erected in 1975 by the Waccamaw Garden Club and today stands in front of…read morethe Old Town Hall. There is some space to pull over and read the marker, which is nice. On the front, it reads, "This island, located about 1/2 mile east, was used by plantation householders who lived on the seashore from May to November to escape malaria, or "summer fever." A number of houses built about 1850, and the summer academy and rectory of All Saints' Parish remain. The hurricane of 1822 destroyed most earlier homes." And on the reverse, "Narrow Strip of land from Atlantic Ocean to Waccamaw River. Rice plantations flourished by 1740. Remaining are c. 1790 houses, Litchfield and Prospect Hill, and one slave chapel. All Saints Parish est. 1767. Area furnished salt for Revolutionary War. Visitors included Lafayette 1777, Washington 1791, J. Monroe 1819, Churchill 1932, F. Roosevelt 1944." [Review 19409 overall - 983 in South Carolina - 379 of 2023.]

I just spent four days in this beautiful area. After a day at the beach, I found this historical…read moremarker just outside of the smallest Town Hall building I have ever seen. Here is the full text ( front) PAWLEY'S ISLAND-This island located about 1/2 mile east, was used by plantation householders who lived on the seashore from May to November to escape the malaria, or "summer fever." A number of houses built about 1850, and the summer academy and rectory of All Saints' Parish remain. The hurricane of 1822 destroyed most earlier homes. (reverse) WACCAMAW NECK-Narrow strip of land from Atlantic Ocean to Waccamaw River. Rice plantations flourished by 1740. Remaining are c. 1790 houses Litchfield and Prospect Hill, and one slave chapel. All Saints Parish est. 1767. Area furnished salt for Revolutionary War. Visitors include Lafayette 1777, Washington 1791, J. Monroe 1819, Churchill 1932, E. Roosevelt 1944. Erected by Waccamaw Garden Club-1975.

Dating back to 1937, the drawbridge used to be the only way to get into Myrtle Beach from Conway…read more This was how it was until the adjacent vehicular bridge was built and the drawbridge was reduced to only carrying railroad traffic. It continued this way until 2011 when the rail line was shut down by federal authorities due to other bridges in the vicinity that were unsafe. Today, this drawbridge stands permanently raised and happy to see you as you pass across into Myrtle Beach (if your bridge raising lasts more than four hours...). Perhaps one day it will be fully restored and rail traffic will flow into Myrtle Beach again. Probably not. Until then, stop by and check it out. Honor the "No trespassing!" signs as the ground is uneven. [Review 19392 overall - 966 in South Carolina - 362 of 2023.]

I felt serene and accomplished that I could find this mailbox tucked away in a part of the…read morebeautiful Sunset beach just like it was featured in the Nicholas Sparks book 'Every Breath'. It was on my bucket list for 5 years and I finally made it :) The walk to the mailbox from the 40th street was surely not a short one, roughly 3 miles to & fro but was worth it every minute. I went on a chilly December morning, so wasn't surrounded by a lot of folks which I sort of liked as it gave me some alone time with my thoughts. The abundance of shells everywhere on the sand made me a child once again, making me happily collect a whole lot of them as souvenirs. Finally the mailbox - Reading through countless pages of beautifully penned words by people who were there before me, gave me an undescribable connect to them. So many emotions - happiness, grief, thankfulness, separation among others. When I think about that spot, I could still hear the sounds of the waves crashing and a light, cool breeze blowing. It's a memory I'll cherish for years to come. You need to visit it at least once in your lifetime. It is definitely something being there. Note: Parking is very tight so try going early. And, the notebooks are archived at UNCW Archives @ Wilmington. Call them to read years of previous entries.

A bit of a walk but so worth it! Nothing better than a walk on the beach all to The Kindred Spirit…read moreMailbox. There is no sign or directions....just a mailbox on beach. A neat experience. Inside the mailbox you will find notebooks where you can write your own personal message. A message of your own can be whatever you like. A must see and do in my book. Facing the Sunset Beach Pier walk right about a mile or so. Walking the beach on the right high up on dune you will see a small hill of sand leading to the mailbox and a couple benches. Keep walking! You will find it.

Absolutely beautiful area and well worth the visit…read more We took a drive out to Conway yesterday. It's truly an Americana town with so much history dating as far back to the 1732 British settlement. We took a lovely stroll on the Riverwalk and soaked in the scenery. Saw many different types of boats coming thru on the water as the trailhead is right there. Boaters can even dock, do lunch or simply just walk around town. Few people were fishing, and many families were enjoying the fully fenced in playground. A local hot spot right on the edge of the riverwalk is a place called Chanti's Pizza, it's a popular local restaurant that caters to many homeowners, as well as great reviews by numerous visitors that come to town too! Would be a perfect place to dine if spending some time here and wanting to have lunch or dinner on the water. It's truly an iconic boardwalk trail (approximately 1.5-mile of a scenic pathway) along Waccamaw River that goes under the US-501 bridge and over some extremely old railroad tracks. Stunning views of the river and an abundance of Spanish moss draping the trees. Definitely a must do if you are near this community or while traveling on vacation just as we were.

Highly recommend adding Conway downtown and the riverwalk to your local holiday sightseeing…read moreentertainment after sunset. Some light exhibitions have music to add to the ambiance. There's plenty of parking on the side streets and parking lot. Check out the official Conway town website for the most updated information of events starting in December - tree lighting, caroling, shows in the theater. 20-30 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Best of all, it's free. In October, definitely come back for the Halloween town when the trees are decorated with hanging pumpkins and there are spooky displays everywhere. The calendar features events like movie nights, food trucks, and the scare factory.

It's a little difficult to rate an historical marker; after all it is just a marker. If you love…read moreAmerican history, this particular marker will be significant. It is in Gresham, SC, close to where Francis Marion and his men secretly camped in between skirmishes with the British during the Revolutionary War. Marion is the father of modern guerrilla warfare and his legacy lives on with the U.S. Army Rangers. One of my favorite movies, although historically inaccurate, "Patriot" is partially based on Francis Marion. Actually, the main character Benjamin Martin, is based on several patriots of the American revolution but primarily Francis Marion up until slightly after the halfway point of the film. It's a good movie but keep in mind that it's somewhat historically inaccurate. The marker has a paved "pull off" next to the highway heading east.

This marker is along US-378 points out some of the Colonial-era history of the area. There is some…read morespace to pull over as you're heading to or from Conway. The front of the marker reads, "During the American Revolution Gen. Francis Marion (ca. 1732 ~ 1795), the most successful of the Patriot partisan leaders, made his camp and headquarters about 1.8 mi. SSW on Snow's Island. The island, named for settlers James and William Snow, is bounded by the Pee Dee River, Lynche's River, and Clark's Creek." And the reverse, "Marion, called "the Swamp Fox," led a S.C. militia brigade that camped on the island in the winter of 1780 ~ 81. In March 1781, with Marion and his men absent, Loyalist under Col. Welborn Doyle raided and destroyed the camp. Marion continued to frustrate British and Loyalist commanders until the end of the war." [Review 19371 overall - 945 in South Carolina - 341 of 2023.]

Saw the viewing platform and water nearby, so turned over. Within an hour saw Spoonbills, White…read moreIbis, Wood Storks, and more! A great place to get away and enjoy Nature!! Even saw some turtles!

Best People On Earth B.P.O.E Very friendly, awesome lunch,…read moregreat drink prices. Glad I'm an Elk

You'll never find more friendly or more giving people anywhere than you'll find at the Murrells…read moreInlet Elks Lodge #2797. This private club supports many charities, provides scholarships, and has special gatherings for disabled individuals. The members are lucky to have wonderful volunteer kitchen crews, which serve dinners one night a week and lunches on two weekdays. Volunteers also clean the lodge, keep member's apprised of upcoming events and other news with a monthly newsletter, tend to the grounds, work special parties, and so much more.

We had the best time on our sunset cruise. Our captain was Brendan and he was amazing! He was so…read moreknowledgeable about the area and such fun to chat with. The trip was so relaxing, beautiful scenery and great music! I am visiting from Alaska and this was definitely a highlight for our trip. We are hoping to go again before we leave. I can't recommend this enough!

We had enough people in our group to take both Tiki's for the 2 hour morning cruise. We had a…read moreblast, the captains and first mates on each boat were awesome at making sure a good time was had by all.