Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Myrtle Beach Pavilions
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, October 7, 2010
1. Myrtle Beach Pavilions Marker (front)
The 1923 pavilion burned in 1944 and was replaced by a two-story concrete pavilion in 1949. Dancing at these and other pavilions evolved into the Shag, named the state dance in 1984. The 1949 pavilions “Magic Attic” hosted bands and other acts; its jukebox, on the promenades dance floor, played the rhythm & blues of the post-World War II era, later called Beach Music. The pavilion closed and was demolished in 2006
Erected 2009 by the Ocean Drive Pavilion Social and Shag Club. (Marker Number 26-22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 33° 41.502′ N, 78° 52.755′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from the intersection of 9th Avenue North and North Ocean Boulevard. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is on South Carolina’s 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 Kings Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Hazel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bowery (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine Amphibious Assault (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Why Myrtle Beach? (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hurricane Hazel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, October 7, 2010
2. Myrtle Beach Pavilions Marker (reverse)
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, October 7, 2010
3. Boardwalk Behind Marker
Photographed by Dave Frazee
4. Myrtle Beach Pavilions Marker
circa 1949
5. Myrtle Beach Pavilions
6. Myrtle Beach Pavilions and Amusement Park
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, October 7, 2010
7. View Up 9th Avenue from Boardwalk
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,183 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 30, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on January 15, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on October 10, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
