Vietnam

Historical marker location:

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

( Memorial is at the intersection of Hackler Street and Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hackler Street.)

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.