Roberts Pavilion / Ocean Drive Pavilion

Historical marker location:

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 2007

South Carolina was the birthplace of the modern American barbecue tradition. In the early 19th century, African slaves in the state developed a technique for slow-cooking meat over a wood fire, which became known as "barbecue." Today, South Carolina is known for its distinctive mustard-based barbecue sauce, which is popular in the central part of the state.