Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Historic Brick for this Park
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2017
1. The Historic Brick for this Park Marker
The brick was acquired by the Ray Family in 1969 when the St. Johns Hotel (circa 1836) in Charleston, South Carolina, was demolished. The family utilized the brick to build their home on 7th Avenue. The remaining brick was untouched until 2012 when the Ray Family donated the brick to this park for the emjoyment of Conway residents and visitors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 33° 50.169′ N, 79° 2.809′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 501) and 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Conway SC 29526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Kingston Park! (a few steps from this marker); Woodward Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Spivey Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Horry County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Spivey Building (about 500 feet away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2017
2. 4th and Main Park and Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2017
3. The Park at 4th and Main, Conway, North Carolina
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
