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

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773–1777

— South Atlantic Region —

William Bartram Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 8, 2007

1. William Bartram Trail Marker

Inscription. In 1776, naturalist William Bartram traveled through this area, noting the “cliffs of rocks” now known as Hurl Rocks.

Erected by The Garden Club of South Carolina in cooperation with The Department of Highways & Public Transportation of S.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 33° 40.183′ N, 78° 54.317′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard (State Highway 73) and South 20th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Major General Joseph J. Kruzel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Major General Gilbert L. Meyers (approx. ¾ mile away); Colonel Franklin Harold Scott (approx. 0.8 miles away); Colonel Robert Lindsay Petit (approx. 0.9 miles

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away); Colonel Francis S. Gabreski (approx. 0.9 miles away); Whispering Pines Golf Course (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colonel Herbert E. Ross (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colonel Richard (Rick) H. McDow (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

More about this marker. The marker is at Hurl Rock Park, on the beach. The black rock outcroppings can at times be seen on the white sand beach.

Also see . . .
1. Books about William Bartram and his travels. on Amazon.com. (Submitted on February 8, 2007.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

2. Herl/Hurl Rocks article at Horry County Historical Society website. A photo of the rocks (dark colored coquina) from 1940 is included in this page. (Submitted on January 19, 2024.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 8, 2007

2. William Bartram Trail Marker

Atlantic Ocean at Hurl Rock Park – View from the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 8, 2007

3. Atlantic Ocean at Hurl Rock Park – View from the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,914 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.