Historical Markers in Horry County, South Carolina
1943
1948 Myrtle Beach Airport
352nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
353rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
354th Fighter Group History
354th Fighter Group History
354th Fighter Group World War II History
354th Tactical Fighter Wing A-7D
354th Wing Inactivation
355th Tactical Fighter Squadron
355th Tactical Fighter Squadron Operations
356th Tactical Fighter Squadron
356th Tactical Fighter Squadron Operations
A-10 Thunderbolt II
A-7D Corsair
Activation of the 354th Fighter Day Wing
Airman Dining Hall
Archaeological and Historical Data
Ark Cemetery
Ark Plantation
Atlantic Beach
Audio Visual Facility
Auto Craft Center
Avionics Maintenance
Base Civil Engineering Complex
Base Operations
Base Supply
Battlefield Cross
Benjamin Grier Collins
Boundary House
Bowling Center
Brigadier General James Howell Howard
Brigadier General James Howell Howard
Brigadier General Joel T. Hall
Brigadier General Robert G. Jenkins
Brigadier General Robert G. Jenkins
Brigadier General Thomas Merrit Knoles III
Brigadier General Thomas Merrit Knoles III
Brigadier General William Donald Curry Jr.
Captain Paul Johnson
Captain Stephen Richard Phillis
Captain Stephen Richard Phillis
Centennial Time Capsule
Chapel
Chaplain (Major General) Charles C. Baldwin
Charlie's Place
Chestnut Consolidated School
Chief Master Sergeant Gary J. Moser
Chief Master Sergeant James Cope
Chief Master Sergeant Jimmy E. Davis
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray
Coastal Carolina University
Cold War - Dominican Republic
Colonel Albert R. Neville
Colonel Alva "George" Branch
Colonel Charles E Cook, Jr.
Colonel Charles M. Thrash
Colonel Curtis L. Brown
Colonel Donald Wesley Forney
Colonel Edsel J. "Coupe" DeVille
Colonel Edwin A. Schneider
Colonel Francis S. Gabreski
Colonel Francis S. Gabreski
Colonel Franklin Harold Scott
Colonel Henry L. Warren
Colonel Herbert E. Ross
Colonel Joseph R. Nevers
Colonel Joseph S. Barton
Colonel Michael G. Filliman
Colonel Richard (Rick) H. McDow
Colonel Robert G. Emmens
Colonel Robert Lindsay Petit
Colonel Robert P. "Pancho" Pasqualicchio
Colonel Thomas C. “Buddy” Styers
Colonel Wallace C. Bosworth Jr.
Colonel Warren R. Lewis
Colonel Warren R. Lewis
Colonel William Isaiah Williams
Combat Wounded Veterans
Command Chief Master Sergeant William D. Forbus
Conway High School
Crabtree Gymnasium
Dental Clinic
Desert Storm
Dormitory Complex
Empty Chair POW MIA Memorial
F-100 D/F Super Sabre
Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II
First Methodist Church
Forgotten Warriors
Fort Randall
Galivants Ferry
Galivants Ferry Stump Meeting
General Bruce Carlson
General Michael P.C. Carns
General Michael P.C. Carns
General Robert H. Reed
General Robert H. Reed
General Robert H. Reed
George Whitefield
Grand Strand
Grand Strand Chapter and Unit 354
Green Sea Baptist Church
High Water Mark Hurricane Florence
Holliday Highway
Hoyt L. Hendrick
Hurricane Hazel
Hurricane Hazel
Hurricane Hugo
Intra-Coastal Waterway
Jack Walker
Jack Walker
Joe W. Blizzard
Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk Park
Kingston Church
Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway
Law Center
Levister Elementary School
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony "Tony" Shine
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony "Tony" Shine
Lieutenant Colonel William H. Rutherford
Lieutenant General Evan W. Rosencrans
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, Jr.
Lieutenant General Joseph J. Redden
Lieutenant William Glover Farrow
Loris Training School
Lt Col Colin Arnold Clarke
Lt William J Hook
LTV A-7 Corsair II
Major General Ervin C. Sharpe, Jr.
Major General Ervin C. Sharpe, Jr.
Major General Gilbert L. Meyers
Major General Gilbert L. Meyers
Major General Harold L. Price
Major General James Franklin Hackler, Jr.
Major General Joseph J. Kruzel
Major General Joseph J. Kruzel
Marine Amphibious Assault
Mayors of Myrtle Beach
Mayors of Surfside Beach
Merchant Marine Monument
Military Aircraft Nose Art
Morris Island Lighthouse
Movie Theater
Mr. Fred Nash
Mrs. Wilma Hucks Tirrell
Murrells Inlet Boat Captains
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base 1980 - 1990
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Historical Origin
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment
Myrtle Beach Army Air Field / Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Army Air Field / Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Myrtle Beach Colored School
Myrtle Beach Pavilions
Nance Plaza
NCO Open Mess
Nuclear and Atomic Veterans
Officers Open Mess
P-51 Mustang
Peter Horry / Horry County
Prisoners of War and Missing in Action
Reactivation of 354th Fighter Day Wing
Rebecca Randall Bryan
Recreation Center/Service Club/Library
Replacement Training Unit (RTU) 1968-1969
Roberts Pavilion / Ocean Drive Pavilion
Salt Works
Site Of The Seaside Hotel
Socastee
Socastee Methodist Church
SonnyÂ’s Pavilion
Splinter City
St. James Rosenwald School
The Berlin Crisis 1961
The Cold War Era 1956 - 1958
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The F - 100D at MBAFB, 1956 - 1970
The Freedom Tree
The Historic Brick for this Park
The Holocaust
The KingÂ’s Highway
The Sarvis House
The Wade Hampton Oak
The World is My Oyster
True Vine Missionary Baptist Church
Valor in Combat
Vietnam
Visiting OfficerÂ’s Quarters (Billeting)
Wall of Service
Warrior
Washington's Southern Tour
Whispering Pines Golf Course
Whittemore School / Whittemore High School
William Bartram Trail
Woodland Park Base Housing
World War II Missions Performed at Myrtle Beach Army Air Field
About Horry County
Horry County Timeline
Horry County, located in the northeastern corner of South Carolina, has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. The area was originally home to Native American tribes such as the Waccamaw, Winyah, and Pee Dee. European settlers began to arrive in the 18th century, with English, Scottish, and Irish immigrants establishing plantations along the Waccamaw River.
During the American Revolutionary War, Horry County played a significant role. Local militia units, led by figures like General Peter Horry, fought against British forces in battles such as the Battle of Black Mingo and the Battle of Waccamaw. Following the war, Horry County was officially established in 1801 and named after General Peter Horry in recognition of his military service.
In the decades that followed, Horry County's economy focused primarily on agriculture and timber, with rice being a major crop. The introduction of the railroad in the late 19th century brought further economic growth to the area. The county's population increased significantly during this time, as more people moved to the area to take advantage of the opportunities.
In the 20th century, Horry County experienced a shift towards tourism as a major industry. The construction of roads and bridges, including the iconic Conway Bypass and the Conway Bridge, made the area more accessible to visitors. Today, Horry County is most famous for its beautiful beaches, vibrant entertainment scene, and numerous golf courses, attracting millions of tourists each year and contributing significantly to the local economy.
During the American Revolutionary War, Horry County played a significant role. Local militia units, led by figures like General Peter Horry, fought against British forces in battles such as the Battle of Black Mingo and the Battle of Waccamaw. Following the war, Horry County was officially established in 1801 and named after General Peter Horry in recognition of his military service.
In the decades that followed, Horry County's economy focused primarily on agriculture and timber, with rice being a major crop. The introduction of the railroad in the late 19th century brought further economic growth to the area. The county's population increased significantly during this time, as more people moved to the area to take advantage of the opportunities.
In the 20th century, Horry County experienced a shift towards tourism as a major industry. The construction of roads and bridges, including the iconic Conway Bypass and the Conway Bridge, made the area more accessible to visitors. Today, Horry County is most famous for its beautiful beaches, vibrant entertainment scene, and numerous golf courses, attracting millions of tourists each year and contributing significantly to the local economy.
Horry County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Horry County, South Carolina.
- 1730s - The area that would become Horry County is settled by European colonists.
- 1801 - Horry County is officially established and named after General Peter Horry, a Revolutionary War hero.
- 1861-1865 - Horry County residents support the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
- 1887 - The town of Conway is incorporated as the county seat of Horry County.
- 1898 - The Galveston Hurricane devastates the coastal areas of Horry County.
- 1930s - The Great Depression impacts Horry County's economy, leading to increased poverty and government assistance programs.
- 1940s-1950s - Horry County experiences significant population growth due to the construction of military bases and an increase in tourism.
- 1963 - Horry County establishes its first public school district.
- 1976 - The Myrtle Beach Pavilion amusement park opens, becoming a popular tourist attraction.
- 1989 - Hurricane Hugo strikes Horry County, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
- 2000s - Horry County continues to grow rapidly, attracting retirees and tourists to its beaches and golf courses.