Murrells Inlet in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Atalaya Dog Kennels
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
1. Atalaya Dog Kennels Marker
The Huntingtons enjoyed dogs and had several which traveled with them to Atalaya each winter Echo, Anna's greyhound, and Kelpie, one of her Scottish deerhounds, served as models for some of her sculptures. Anna eventually became one of the most prominent breeders of deerhounds in the U.S.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 33° 30.115′ N, 79° 4.078′ 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 Stables (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Atalaya Bear Pens (within shouting distance of this marker); Atalaya Oyster Shucking Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Atalaya (within shouting distance of this marker); An Ancient Tool for a Modern Task (approx. 0.4 miles away); The World is My Oyster (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hot and Hot Fish Club (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murrells Inlet.
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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 Dog Kennels 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 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
