Pawleys Island in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Joseph Blyth Allston House (Pawley House)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, November 26, 2005

1. Joseph Blyth Allston House (Pawley House) Marker

Inscription. This house stands on land owned by R. F. W. Allston, governor of SC 1856-58. His nephew Joseph Blyth Allston obtained the land in 1866 and it is thought he then moved this circa 1800 house onto his property. After Hurricane Hugo struck SC in 1989, the house was extensively altered and placed on a higher foundation. Mortise and tennon joints with pegs can still be seen under the house.

Erected 1993 by Pawleys Island Civic Association. (Marker Number 22 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 33° 24.969′ N, 79° 7.777′ W. Marker is on Pawleys Island, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is on State Road S-22-10, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pawleys Island SC 29585, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. LaBruce/Lemon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nesbit / Norburn House (within shouting distance of this marker); All Saints Academy Summer House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Saints Summer Parsonage / The Rectory (about 800 feet away); Ward House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawleys Island.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 7, 2016

2. Joseph Blyth Allston House (Pawley House) Marker

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 7, 2016

3. Joseph Blyth Allston House (Pawley House)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,424 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.