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

Bowling Center

Photographed by Charles Keller, April 27, 2012

1. Bowling Center Marker

Inscription. Located across the street from the hospital on Pampas Drive, the bowling center, building 132, was constructed in 1961.

The center offered many hours of fun and relaxation. The 18-lane center offered league bowling each weekday evening, while open bowling was predominant during the day and on weekends.

Bowling supplies and equipment were available for use, and bowlers could purchase their own necessities through the center at substantial savings. The bowling center was equipped with a snack bar which served short order meals and all types of beverages.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 33° 39.729′ N, 78° 56.276′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is on Howard Avenue north of Pampas Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

and in the Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep

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South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Movie Theater (a few steps from this marker); Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Woodland Park Base Housing (within shouting distance of this marker); 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaplain (Major General) Charles C. Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Charles M. Thrash (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Alva "George" Branch (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Photographed by Charles Keller, January 29, 2018

2. Bowling Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.