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

Why Myrtle Beach?

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Why Myrtle Beach? Marker

Inscription. In the late 1890's, the area that surrounds you was informally known as "New Town." In 1900, The Horry Herald newspaper sponsored a contest to choose a formal name for the rapidly growing seaside community. Adeline Burroughs, widow of Franklin G. Burroughs, founder of Horry County's preeminent business firm- Burroughs and Collins, won when she proposed “Myrtle Beach” in recognition of the Southern Wax Myrtle that grows abundantly along our shore, Bayberry candles are made from its wax.
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Wax Myrtle’s at Singleton Swash photo courtesy of Ron Zwing

Photo courtesy of Horry County

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 33° 41.455′ N, 78° 52.788′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is on North Ocean Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Seventh Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on South Carolina’s

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Grand Strand

and in the Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Myrtle Beach Pavilions (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bowery (about 400 feet away); The King’s Highway (about 400 feet away); Hurricane Hazel (about 500 feet away); Marine Amphibious Assault (about 600 feet away); Salt Works (about 600 feet away); The Great Quake (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Also see . . .
1. How did Myrtle Beach get its name?. (Submitted on April 13, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Photos of the week. (Submitted on April 13, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. History & How the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was Built.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Why Myrtle Beach? Marker

(Submitted on April 13, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.