Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Wade Hampton Oak
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
1. The Wade Hampton Oak Marker
On October 2, 1876, General Wade Hampton spoke here to the citizens of Horry County during his campaign for Governor of South Carolina.
Erected by The Azalea Garden Club of Conway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1876.
Location. 33° 50.247′ N, 79° 2.845′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 701) and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker and oak are in front of the former post office, now the Horry County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 Main Street, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Brick for this Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Kingston Park! (about 500 feet away); Woodward Building (about 600 feet away); Spivey Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Spivey Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Horry County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kingston Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conway.
More about this marker. The brass tablet is affixed to the oak.
Regarding The Wade Hampton Oak. Wade Hampton was a prominent Confederate general during the Civil War, known for his respect from among his fellow soldiers and officers.
Also see . . . Wade Hampton: Confederate Warrior, Conservative Statesman. 2004 book by Walter Brian Cisco on Amazon.com, with the “search inside” feature. (Submitted on March 19, 2007.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 8, 2007
2. The Wade Hampton Oak
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 8, 2007
3. The Wade Hampton Oak
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
4. The Wade Hampton Oak Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
5. The Wade Hampton Oak Marker
This commemorates the selection of the Wade HamptonOak as the South Carolina Urban and Community Forestery Council "2005 Heritage Tree"
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,804 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2026, by Kenneth Hipshire of Knoxville, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 18, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
