Conway South Carolina Walking Tour
Description
This tour is a work in progress
The Horry County Museum is located in the former Burroughs School, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The museum features exhibits depicting the history of the county from prehistoric times to today. Topics covered include agricultural history, Native American culture and history, military history and natural history. Numerous artifacts and photographs are on display. Another highlight is the fish exhibit, which features a large tank containing local fish. The museum also opened L.W. Paul Living History Farm in 2009, enabling visitors to learn about life on a farm during the first half of the 20th century.
Organized in 1966, this county historical society supports local preservation efforts and maintains two historic homes. The organization offers a variety of resources for genealogists and educators on their website.
Located near the junction of Kingston Lake and the Waccamaw River, Kingston Presbyterian Church is a historic church built in 1858. It is an excellent example of antebellum Greek Revival architecture and is home to a congregation whose roots date to the 18th century. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Conway City Hall was built in 1825 and originally functioned as the Horry County Courthouse. An excellent example of Classical Revival architecture, it features a portico with four Doric columns, arched windows, and an arched main entrance. A clock tower stands just outside of the main entrance. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
This historical marker provides a brief overview of the history of Horry County and the man for whom the county is named, Peter Horry (1743-1815), who was a prominent military officer from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. The marker is located in front of the Horry County Courthouse. Peter Horry rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the South Carolina militia and also served in the state senate and house of representatives. The county was established as Kingston County in 1785 but was renamed after Horry in 1801.