Near Murrells Inlet in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The World is My Oyster
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021
1. The World is My Oyster Marker
Oyster consumption began more than 4,000 years ago by Native Americans. Today, oysters are considered a delicacy. These water-filtering bivalves are also invaluable sources of food and habitat for marine life.
Through over-harvesting and pollution, people have destroyed many oyster beds that were once healthy and productive. Careful harvesting, reestablishment of oyster colonies, and recycling empty shells are all vital practices in maintaining water quality in the coastal environment and creating a sustainable oyster fishery for future generations.
Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Food & Drink • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 33° 30.68′ N, 79° 3.918′ W. Marker is near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from Jetty Drive 0.3 miles north of Pratt Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on a boardwalk within Huntington Beach State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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Regionally, this marker is on the Grand Strand and in the 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: An Ancient Tool for a Modern Task (approx. ¼ mile away); Atalaya (approx. 0.6 miles away); Atalaya Oyster Shucking Room (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Bear Pens (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Garage (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Stables (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atalaya Dog Kennels (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hot and Hot Fish Club (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murrells Inlet.
Also see . . . Huntington Beach State Park. South
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021
2. The World is My Oyster Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 26, 2021
3. The World is My Oyster Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021
4. Oyster Bed
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 25, 2021
5. Oyster Bed
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on September 18, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
