Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welcome to Kingston Park!
Photographed By Dave W, May 30, 2023
1. Welcome to Kingston Park! Marker
This mural depicts the Wilmington, Chadbourne & Conwayboro Railroad Engine No. 62, the Shoo-Fly, on Main Street in Downtown Conway, SC circa 1887. The Shoo-Fly ran from Chadbourn, NC to Conwayboro, SC. Originally, before entering Main Street, the train would veer off onto a side track then reverse and back into Downtown. The tracks merged with Main Street between 5th & 6th Avenues. At that time the tracks ended at the Waccamaw River near the train depot and town wharf.
The historic brick for this park was donated in memory of Martha Ann Ray by her family, Allen L., JoAnn and Gregory Allen Ray. The brick was acquired by the Ray Family in 1969 when the St. John's Hotel (circa 1836) in Charleston, SC was demolished. The family utilized the brick to build their home on 7th Avenue. The remaining brick was untouched until 2012 when the Ray Family donated the brick to this park for the enjoyment of Conway residents and visitors.
Erected by Kingston Park Project Partners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 50.167′ N, 79° 2.814′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Historic Brick for this Park (a few steps from this marker); Woodward Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Spivey Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Horry County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The Wade Hampton Oak (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Kingston Church (about 600 feet away); Horry County Vietnam Fallen Comrades Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conway.
Photographed By Dave W, May 30, 2023
2. Welcome to Kingston Park! Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
