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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XIA_the-historic-brick-for-this-park-historical_Conway-SC.html
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 Carolina…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOLU_conway-high-school_Conway-SC.html
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 Car…
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[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 1954-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM79N_kingston-conway-robert-conway_Conway-SC.html
Kingston-Conway By 1733, Kingston Townshiphad been "marked out"in this area, and by 1737the town of Kingston wasin existence. Since manylandowners were non-residents, the townshipdid not flourish. In 1801,the town was renamedConwayborough. RobertC…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM78W_peter-horry-horry-county_Conway-SC.html
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 Senate. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM78V_kingston-church_Conway-SC.html
A Presbyterian congregationexisted here in the villageof Kingston by 1756. Itsmeetinghouse was on thissite but by 1795 thecongregation had apparentlydisbanded. In 1855 aproposal to reestablisha Presbyterian church in thetown was favorably received…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM78U_first-methodist-church_Conway-SC.html
Methodist Bishop FrancisAsbury's many visits toKingston (Conway) between1785 and 1815 preceded the organization of a Methodist congregation here. Land wasobtained in 1842 and thefirst church building wasconstructed here in 1844.Still standing are …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GP_centennial-time-capsule_Conway-SC.html
December 9, 2003. A time capsule filled with historical documents and artifacts from the era are placed here. To be opened December 9, 2103.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5EV_the-wade-hampton-oak_Conway-SC.html
On October 2, 1876, General Wade Hampton spoke here to the citizens of Horry County during his campaign for Governor of South Carolina.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5C4_benjamin-grier-collins_Conway-SC.html
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 Chr…