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

Movie Theater

Photographed by Charles Keller, April 27, 2012

1. Movie Theater Marker

Inscription. Located near the exchange complex, the movie theater, building 116, was constructed in 1956.

The theater provided a wide selection of motion picture entertainment, including the latest released films, to military people and their families. A children’s matinee was presented each Saturday afternoon. Times and admissions for regular showing varied when special features were scheduled.

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

Location. 33° 39.74′ N, 78° 56.279′ 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 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.

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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: Bowling Center (a few steps from this marker); Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Wilma Hucks Tirrell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodland Park Base Housing (about 300 feet away); 1943 (about 300 feet away); Chaplain (Major General) Charles C. Baldwin (about 300 feet away); Colonel Charles M. Thrash (about 300 feet away); Colonel Alva "George" Branch (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Photographed by Charles Keller, January 29, 2018

2. Movie Theater Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 15 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.