Murrells Inlet in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Atalaya Stables
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
1. Atalaya Stables Marker
The stables housed Anna's riding horses Polly and Bob. Old Stevie lived here as well. "An old hopeless stallion, starved and wretched," Anna bought him from a local farmer for $25 as a model for Rocinante, Don Quixote's emaciated steed. So weak that he could barely stand, she constructed a special sling to support him. Under Anna's care his health improved considerably. After her model was finished she put him out to pasture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 33° 30.116′ N, 79° 4.071′ W. Marker is in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Seashore Drive and Atalaya Road, on the left when traveling south. Located in Atalaya Castle in 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Atalaya Dog Kennels (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya Garage (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya Bear Pens (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya Oyster Shucking Room (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya (within shouting distance of this marker); An Ancient Tool for a Modern Task
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More about this marker. It is not possible to enter the park from Ocean Hwy via Atalaya Road. Use Prat Road to enter the park, campground and the beach.
Also see . . .
1. Atalaya Castle History. (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Anna Hyatt Huntington (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Huntington Beach State Park. (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
2. Atalaya Stables Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
3. The Remains of Atalaya Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
