Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Spivey Building

Photographed by Dave W, May 30, 2023

1. Spivey Building Marker

This marker faces 3rd Street.

Inscription.

1028 Third Avenue
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1936

Erected by United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 33° 50.091′ N, 79° 2.827′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Laurel Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1028 3rd Ave, Conway SC 29526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Spivey Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Horry County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodward Building (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Kingston Park! (about 500 feet away); The Historic Brick for this Park (about 500 feet away); Horry County Vietnam Fallen Comrades Memorial (about 500 feet away); Peter Horry / Horry County (about 600 feet away); General Peter Horry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conway.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. South Carolina MPS Conway Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase). Section 7 Page 3

7.1028 Third Avenue (ca. 1910): Rectangular three-story, masonry commercial building with aflat roof with parapet; two-part commercial block; brick veneer facade

(Submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)

2. NRHP Nomination Form (PDF). Twelve properties

Photographed by Dave W, May 30, 2023

2. Spivey Building Marker

The marker is seen here on the building behind the block column.

were nominated on this form. This building is No. 7.

7. 1028 Third Avenue (ca. 1910): Rectangular three-story, masonry commercial building with a flat roof with parapet; two-part commercial block; brick veneer façade; brick foundation; inset corner entrance; also a storefront (no address shown) on Laurel Street near rear of building; rough-faced concrete block outlines storefront and serves as a pillar at entrance; wood panel and glass storefront; some one-over-one sash windows remain on second floor; double front doors; Laurel Street entrance—inset door with flanking windows; one-over-one sash windows on second and third floors; infill of some windows on second and third floors; brick veneer and storefront were added.

(Submitted on May 4, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.