Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Georgetown
Ships and boats have loaded and unloaded cargo at the Sampit River near Front Street since the founding of Georgetown, ca. 1729. In 1732 Georgetown became an official port of entry, shipping naval stores rice, indigo, pork and animal skins. In the mid-19th century, Georgetown was the principal rice-growing area of the U.S. and exported quantities of rice, as well as lumber and cotton.
Erected 2023 by City of Georgetown. (Marker Number 22-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 33° 21.974′ N, 79° 17.03′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Francis Marion Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 Front Street, Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgetown County Veteran’s Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Life on the Rivers of Georgetown (a few steps from this marker); Major C. Spencer Guerry (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Marion (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship’s Propeller (within shouting distance of this marker); 732 - 734 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 726 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 724 Front Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
More about this marker. Replaces a marker erected in 1983 by the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgetown County Historical Society. The original marker was reported missing in 2014.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2022, by Kent C Hermes of Georgetown, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Kent C Hermes of Georgetown, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 14, 2022, by Kent C Hermes of Georgetown, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.