Murrells Inlet in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Atalaya Bear Pens
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
1. Atalaya Bear Pens Marker
"Find figure work very dull. All figures are so alike that only the pose varies them. I do not see how sculptors can go on finding interest with only composition and design to vary. With animals it's different. You have tremendous variety and never the same in any way. Give me the animal to do!"
-Anna Hyatt Huntington, Diary entry July 3, 1941
Anna used only live models for her sculpting. These pens were used to temporarily house bears or other animals while she was working.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1941.
Location. 33° 30.125′ N, 79° 4.066′ W. Marker is in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker is at the intersection of Seashore Drive and Atalaya Road, on the left when traveling south on Seashore Drive. 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 Oyster Shucking Room (here, next to this marker); Atalaya Garage (here, next to this marker); Atalaya Stables (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya (a few steps from this marker); Atalaya Dog Kennels
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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.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 6, 2022
2. Atalaya Bear Pens 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 94 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
