Historical Markers and War Memorials in Conway, South Carolina
Conway is the county seat for Horry County
Conway is in Horry County
Horry County(236) ► ADJACENT TO HORRY COUNTY Dillon County(29) ► Georgetown County(111) ► Marion County(29) ► Brunswick County, North Carolina(62) ► Columbus County, North Carolina(4) ► Robeson County, North Carolina(17) ►
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On Main Street (Business U.S. 701) near 16th Avenue / Collins Park Road, on the right when traveling south.
1845–1929 A pioneer who devoted his life to the religious and social welfare of his town and county. • A benefactor to rich and poor who gave wholeheartedly of his time and talents to the enrichment of his fellow man. • A staunch Christian . . . — — Map (db m848) HM
On 2nd Avenue at Beaty Street, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Avenue.
December 9, 2003. A time capsule filled with historical documents and artifacts from the era are placed here. To be opened December 9, 2103. — — Map (db m866) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
Farm families produced most of what they needed to survive. Everyone including children, was expected to do their part. "Young'uns" were taught to contribute at an early age. Chores came first, the school and church, with fun and games filling time . . . — — Map (db m237416) HM
On James P. Blanton Circle at College Boulevard (South Carolina Highway 26-953), in the median on James P. Blanton Circle.
[Front] Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College, holding evening classes in Conway High School 1954-1963. Its first enrollment numbered 53 students. Originally sponsored by the College of Charleston . . . — — Map (db m36813) HM
On Laurel Street south of 11th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Conway High School was located here from 1929 to 1979. A two-story brick Classical Revival building, its cornerstone was laid in 1928 and the building was completed in 1929. Classes began that fall. Coastal Carolina Junior College (now Coastal . . . — — Map (db m36818) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
After the Civil War, the "shotgun house" was one of the most popular styles of homes in the rural South. Lore said that a bullet could pass from the front to the back door without hitting anything. Simple, narrow wooden construction and an open . . . — — Map (db m237417) HM
On 5th Avenue at Main Street (Business U.S. 701), on the left when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
Methodist Bishop Francis
Asbury’s many visits to
Kingston (Conway) between
1785 and 1815 preceded the organization of a Methodist congregation here. Land was
obtained in 1842 and the
first church building was
constructed here in 1844.
Still . . . — — Map (db m11259) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
Traditionally farmers used stone wheels turned by water, wind, animals, or man power to mill "grist" (dry, cleaned grain) into flour. In the South, corn was the basic source of daily bread, grits, and animal feed. Here, the milling machine is . . . — — Map (db m237325) HM
On 3rd Avenue at Beaty Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Avenue.
In Memory and
in Honor of all
Horry County
Men and Women
who served in the
Armed Forces
of our Country
★★★
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Air Force
★★★
National Guard
Air . . . — — Map (db m224821) WM
On Kingston Street at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Kingston Street.
A Presbyterian congregation
existed here in the village
of Kingston by 1756. Its
meetinghouse was on this
site but by 1795 the
congregation had apparently
disbanded. In 1855 a
proposal to reestablish
a Presbyterian church in the
town was . . . — — Map (db m121856) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 701) south of 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Kingston-Conway
By 1733, Kingston Township
had been “marked out”
in this area, and by 1737
the town of Kingston was
in existence. Since many
landowners were non-residents, the township
did not flourish. In 1801,
the town was . . . — — Map (db m226632) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
Larry Paul, a local businessman with a rich farming heritage in Horry County, offered to fund the construction of a family farm to depict farm and domestic life in Horry County from 1900-1955. Mr. Paul's vision was to provide Horry County and . . . — — Map (db m237318) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
Every farming community had a sawmill. The mill provided rough-sawn wood for construction, off-site employment, and extra cash brought to the farm by selling timber to the mill.
1. Felling and delivering the log
Trees are dropped by axe . . . — — Map (db m237413) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 710, on the right when traveling west.
Family values and community were very important to people on the farm. The local church offered a place to fill your soul as well as your belly. at the end of the three-hour service, members would bring out the Sunday lunch for everyone. Neighbors . . . — — Map (db m237317) HM
On 3rd Avenue at Beaty Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Avenue.
This piece of limestone
was recovered
from the rubble after
Flight 77's impact
on the Pentagon
Sept. 11. 2001
Never Forget
Never Again — — Map (db m224829) WM
Peter Horry. A planter of French Huguenot descent, Peter Horry (O-ree) was born in SC ca. 1747. A lieutenant colonel in the Revolution and later brigadier general in the SC Militia, he represented Prince George Winyah in the SC House and . . . — — Map (db m11262) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
South Carolina is the northernmost zone where sugar cane can be grown in the South. cane syrup was a non-essential, but coveted crop that provided homegrown syrup.
1. Cutting for transplant
After harvest, stems are cut with 3-4 joints per . . . — — Map (db m237328) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
Sometimes called Brightleaf, tobacco was an important cash crop for 19th and 20th century farmers. It took many field hands, a well-trained mule and 7-8 months of work from seed to market.
1. Tiny seeds - big plant
Tobacco seeds are very . . . — — Map (db m237414) HM
On 3rd Avenue at Laurel Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue.
1028 Third Avenue
Has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c.1936 — — Map (db m226125) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road east of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
From food to power to countless by-products, animals were a very important part of every farm. Without them, many families would find it difficult to carry out everyday tasks and survive the demands of cold winter months.
1. Pigs and Pork . . . — — Map (db m237415) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 501) at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The historic brick for this park was donated in memory of Martha Ann Ray by her family, Allen L., JoAnn and Gregory Allen Ray.
The brick was acquired by the Ray Family in 1969 when the St. John’s Hotel (circa 1836) in Charleston, South . . . — — Map (db m102273) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
With the exception of staples like salt and coffee, the farm kitchen was almost completely self-sufficient. Farm-raised herbs and vegetables, fresh eggs, milk, pork, poultry, beef, and grains made for truly "home" cooking.
A Different Time . . . — — Map (db m237418) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 701) at 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On October 2, 1876, General Wade Hampton spoke here to the citizens of Horry County during his campaign for Governor of South Carolina. — — Map (db m859) HM
On 4th Avenue at North Main Street (Business Route 501), on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue.
This mural depicts the Wilmington, Chadbourne & Conwayboro Railroad Engine No. 62, the Shoo-Fly, on Main Street in Downtown Conway, SC circa 1887. The Shoo-Fly ran from Chadbourn, NC to Conwayboro, SC. Originally, before entering Main Street, the . . . — — Map (db m226634) HM
On Wright Boulevard (U.S. 378) at Rhue Street, on the right when traveling east on Wright Boulevard.
(side 1)
Whittemore School
Whittemore School, one of the first African-American schools in Horry County, educated elementary and high school students on this site from 1936 to 1970. Founded in 1870, it was named for Benjamin F. . . . — — Map (db m168114) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 170, on the right when traveling west.
The Wheelwright used a variety of woodworking tools to shape hardwoods into anything from tool handles to wagon parts. The work is precision and labor intensive. Templates were used to create duplicate pieces like wheel spokes.
1. The wood . . . — — Map (db m237319) HM
Near Harris Short Cut Road west of U.S. 701, on the right when traveling west.
The Blacksmith is responsible for making everything from plow shares to cooking utensils. Burning coal fanned by a hand-cranked turbine gives the smitha concentrated heat to soften raw iron to a workable state.
1. All fired up
The coal is . . . — — Map (db m237322) HM
