Near Murrells Inlet in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The World is My Oyster

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021

1. The World is My Oyster Marker

Inscription. Oyster consumption began more than 4,000 years ago by Native Americans. Today, oysters are considered a delicacy. These water-filtering bivalves are also invaluable sources of food and habitat for marine life.

Through over-harvesting and pollution, people have destroyed many oyster beds that were once healthy and productive. Careful harvesting, reestablishment of oyster colonies, and recycling empty shells are all vital practices in maintaining water quality in the coastal environment and creating a sustainable oyster fishery for future generations.

Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 33° 30.68′ N, 79° 3.918′ W. Marker is near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from Jetty Drive 0.3 miles north of Pratt Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on a boardwalk within Huntington Beach State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murrells Inlet SC 29576, 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

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: An Ancient Tool for a Modern Task (approx. ¼ mile away); Atalaya (approx. 0.6 miles away); Atalaya Oyster Shucking Room

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Bear Pens (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Garage (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Stables (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Dog Kennels (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hot and Hot Fish Club (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murrells Inlet.

Also see . . . Huntington Beach State Park. South Carolina State Parks (Submitted on January 22, 2022.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021

2. The World is My Oyster Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 26, 2021

3. The World is My Oyster Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021

4. Oyster Bed

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021

5. Oyster Bed

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.