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William Doyle Morgan House
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By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008 | |
| | | 1. William Doyle Morgan House Marker, Side 1 | | |
Inscription. 732 Prince Street was the home of William Doyle Morgan (1853–1938), mayor 1891–1906 and the catalyst for much of Georgetown’s growth and prosperity by the turn of the century. He helped give the city what one observer called “the snap and vim of twentieth century progress,” such as a modern water and sewer
system, electric lights, macadamized streets, sidewalks, a deepened harbor, and jetties in Winyah Bay.
When Morgan retired in 1906, citizens presented him a sterling silver punch bowl in recognition of his “Zeal and Energy” and “Untiring Efforts for the Improvement of the City and Her Harbor.” He founded and was president of the Bank of Georgetown 1891–1927. Morgan, a devout Catholic, was also instrumental in the construction of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, built in 1899–1901 and consecrated in 1902.
Erected 1997 by Georgetown County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-43.)
Location. 33° 22.05′ N, 79° 16.933′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is at the intersection of Prince Street and Broad Street| | | | 
By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008 | |
| | | 2. William Doyle Morgan House Marker, Side 2 | | |
, on the left when traveling east on Prince Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 732 Prince Street, Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgetown County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Prince George’s Parish Church, Winyah (about 500 feet away); Prince George Winyah Church (about 600 feet away); Georgetown (about 600 feet away); Francis Marion (about 600 feet away); Major C. Spencer Guerry (about 600 feet away); Screven Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Elisha Screven / William Screven (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . . Biographical Sketch. “ ‘His love for Georgetown knew no bounds. He was always progressive and public spirited and ready to respond to any call for the benefit of Georgetown.’
—The Georgetown Times, 2 September 1938.” (Submitted on May 4, 2008.)
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By Craig Swain, May 6, 2010 | |
| | | 3. William Doyle Morgan House Marker | | |
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By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008 | |
| | | 4. William Doyle Morgan House | | |
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By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008 | |
| | | 5. St. Mary's Catholic Church | | The church is at 317 Broad Street, a block away. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,119 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.
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