Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway

Kingston-Conway Marker Facing Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

1. Kingston-Conway Marker Facing Main Street

Inscription. Kingston-Conway By 1733, Kingston Township had been “marked out” in this area, and by 1737 the town of Kingston was in existence. Since many landowners were non-residents, the township did not flourish. In 1801, the town was renamed Conwayborough. Robert Conway had acquired large landholdings in the area, and in 1805 he conveyed some 223 acres to the town. In 1883, the town name was changed to Conway.
Robert Conway Robert Conway came to this area from Charleston before 1790. He became a large landholder and public official, serving six terms in the South Carolina General Assembly. He was a veteran of the American Revolution, and in 1806 succeeded Peter Horry as Brigadier of the Sixth South Carolina Brigade. Conway died in Georgetown in 1823, at age seventy.

Erected 1976 by City of Conway and Horry County Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 26-5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 50.103′ N, 79°

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2.759′ W. Marker was in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker was on Main Street (Business U.S. 701) south of 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Conway SC 29526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Old Horry County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Spivey Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodward Building (about 400 feet away); Kingston Church (about 500 feet away); The Historic Brick for this Park (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Kingston Park! (about 500 feet away); Horry County Vietnam Fallen Comrades Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peter Horry / Horry County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conway.

Regarding Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. It is just a few minutes away from the Grand Strand of South Carolina seaside resorts that includes Myrtle Beach.

Robert Conway Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

2. Robert Conway Marker

The Marker at City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

3. The Marker at City Hall

City Hall faces Main Street at 3rd Street. The marker is to the left of City Hall facing the sidewalk.

City Hall, Now Judge Hendrick's Courtroom image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

4. City Hall, Now Judge Hendrick's Courtroom

This courtroom takes up the entire upper floor, reachable through the door on the portico at the top of the front stairs. City offices are downstairs, and in an adjoining building on 3rd Street.

The Fountain at City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

5. The Fountain at City Hall

The marker can be seen in the distance to the left of the palmetto, as can the spire of Kingston Church (it has its own marker, which see).

A Block of Main Street in Downtown Conway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

6. A Block of Main Street in Downtown Conway

A vibrant downtown historic district with shops and restaurants. The river-walk on the Waccamaw River is just two blocks away from this intersection.

Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 30, 2023

7. Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway Marker

Marker is missing with pole still visible.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,170 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on June 23, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 22, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.