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

Grand Strand

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 1, 2017

1. Grand Strand Marker

Inscription.
The phrase “Grand Strand” is often seen or heard while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Grand Strand refers to the virtually uninterrupted 60 mile stretch of beach between Georgetown and Little River, SC. Each of the many communities along this shore has its own character, but all have the Grand Strand in common.

Claude Dunnagan (1917-1994) is credited with coining “Grand Strand” when in 1949, his column “From the Grand Strand" appeared in the Myrtle Beach News.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 33° 41.588′ N, 78° 52.661′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Ocean Boulevard and 10th Ave. N., on the right when traveling north. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 918 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site Of The Seaside Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Hugo (within shouting distance of this marker); Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Hazel (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Salt Works (about 400 feet away); Marine Amphibious Assault (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hurricane Hazel (about 600 feet away); The King’s Highway (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Also see . . . Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. (Submitted on January 4, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 1, 2017

2. Grand Strand Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.