Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Doyle Morgan House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 14, 2025
1. William Doyle Morgan House Marker
732 Prince Street was the home of William Doyle Morgan (1853–1938), mayor 1891–1906 and the catalyst for much of Georgetown’s growth and prosperity by the turn of the century. He helped give the city what one observer called “the snap and vim of twentieth century progress,” such as a modern water and sewer system, electric lights, macadamized streets, sidewalks, a deepened harbor, and jetties in Winyah Bay.
When Morgan retired in 1906, citizens presented him a sterling silver punch bowl in recognition of his “Zeal and Energy” and “Untiring Efforts for the Improvement of the City and Her Harbor.” He founded and was president of the Bank of Georgetown 1891–1927. Morgan, a devout Catholic, was also instrumental in the construction of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, built in 1899–1901 and consecrated in 1902.
Erected 1997 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by Georgetown County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-43.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee and on Waccamaw Neck. 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: Georgetown County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); British Headquarters (about 500 feet away); 732 - 734 Front Street (about 500 feet away); 726 Front Street (about 500 feet away); 724 Front Street (about 500 feet away); 718 Front Street (about 500 feet away); Only Colonial Banking House in America (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . . Biographical Sketch. “ ‘His love for Georgetown knew no bounds. He was always progressive and public spirited and ready to respond to any call for the benefit of Georgetown.’ —The Georgetown Times, 2 September 1938.” (Submitted on May 4, 2008.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
2. William Doyle Morgan House Marker, Side 1
Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
3. William Doyle Morgan House Marker, Side 2
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 6, 2010
4. William Doyle Morgan House Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
5. William Doyle Morgan House
Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
6. St. Mary's Catholic Church
The church is at 317 Broad Street, a block away.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,922 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on May 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
