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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XBV_prisoners-of-war-and-missing-in-action-a-war-memorial_Myrtle-Beach-SC.html
On May 17, 1974, Major Anthony Shine was honored in ceremonies at the Base Chapel. The event was the dedication of a Freedom Tree to honor not only Major Shine, but also those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. Th…
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To commemorate the history of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and the people who were a part of it, the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority erected a signage program to capture and display the history. …
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Justin W. Plyler
Boardwalk Park
Dedicated during the Sun Fun Festival,
June 3, 2005
Justin Whitaker Plyler was an early visionary who loved Myrtle Beach and saw what it could become. In the 1940s, he dreamed of a reasonably priced destination …
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Grand Strand
The phrase "Grand Strand" is often seen or heard while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Grand Strand refers to the virtually uninterrupted 60 mile stretch of beach between Georgetown and Little River, SC. Each of the many commu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WFN_site-of-the-seaside-hotel-historical_Myrtle-Beach-SC.html
In Memory of
Manzy Avender Gause
Jan. 18, 1892 Oct. 26, 1966
Myrtle Spivey Gause
Sept. 13, 1893 Nov. 22, 1970
Site Of The Seaside Hotel
Manzy And Myrtie were instrumental in the dreams and creation of early Myrtle Beach's hospitality i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WF8_hurricane-hazel-historical_Myrtle-Beach-SC.html
Hurricane Hazel
Oct. 15, 1954
On the afternoon on the 15th emerging to find their physical and economic world shattered, local residents could not have envisioned that their resolve to rebuild would set their provincial resort of small, family o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WF7_the-kings-highway-historical_Myrtle-Beach-SC.html
The King's Highway
1735
By the mid 1700's a 1,300 mile continuous road linked all thirteen colonies. Called the "King's Highway" the thoroughfare stretched from Boston, Massachusetts to Charles Town, South Carolina. Kt took at least tw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WF5_marine-amphibious-assault-historical_Myrtle-Beach-SC.html
Marine Amphibious Assault
1864
In April of 1864 the footprints in the sand before you would have included those of Union Marines. On April 23, embarking in longboats from the USS Ethan Allen, marine raiders landed without being engaged at Cane P…
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Salt Works
1861-1865
Used to tan leather, preserve food and as a dietary supplement, salt was a necessary commodity for the southern war effort. To meet demand, salt works operated all along the Confederacy's Atlantic & Gulf coasts. Seawater pum…
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Hurricane Hazel
Oct. 15, 1954
Hurricane Hazel made landfall at 9:15am 30 miles north of Myrtle Beach. Wind gusts of 160 mph and sustained winds of 140 mph coupled with an abnormally high lunar tide resulted in an 18 foot storm surge. 80% of the …