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,
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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 South.
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 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker
Photographed by Dave W, May 30, 2023
2. Welcome to Kingston Park! Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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 657 times since then and 57 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.
