The first recorded history of the Myrtle Beach area begins with Native Americans, who were the first inhabitants of the area now known as Myrtle Beach. These tribes lived in the region for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans and called it “Chicora” meaning “the land”.

Located along the historic King's Highway (modern day U.S. Route 17), the region was once home to the Waccamaw people. During the colonial period, the Whither family settled in the area, and a prominent local waterway, Wither's Swash, is named in their honor.

2023年2月16日 · There is so much history on the area to dig up like buried treasure, that I'm going to guide you through a lesson in a timeline of events, town by town, continuing with a focus on Myrtle Beach.

2 天之前 · The History of Myrtle Beach, SC: From Secluded Shoreline to Tourist Mecca Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is known today as one of the most popular vacation destinations on the East Coast, attracting millions of tourists annually with its sun-soaked beaches, thrilling attractions, and famous boardwalk. However, the history of Myrtle Beach is a ...

Learn more about the history of the Myrtle Beach area dating back all the way to the 16th century. Early History. The area's first inhabitants were the Waccamaw and Winyah indigenous peoples, who named the region Chicora, meaning "the land."

2024年1月9日 · Check out these exceptional African American historic sites and museums in and near Myrtle Beach. Charlie’s Place Historic Site Charlie’s Place was a supper club that hosted the biggest names in 20 th century music from 1937 through 1965, as it was on the Chitlin’ Circuit, a series of venues where Black musicians could play when ...

2024年12月12日 · Myrtle Beach’s history stretches back to the 1700s when it was a quiet area inhabited by Native American tribes, followed by European settlers. The land was initially used for farming and fishing, with early settlers relying on the nearby Waccamaw River for …

Myrtle Beach wasn’t always the bustling tourist and golf destination that it is now. Originally inhabited by the Waccamaw Indians the area did not see any significant growth until after the Civil War when the Conway Lumber Company bought land and built the Conway & Seashore Railroad which was mainly used to move lumber but also opened the ...

2024年2月15日 · This magical place, known today as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has a rich and vibrant history that spans centuries. Long before the arrival of European settlers, the area was inhabited by Native American tribes, including

The history of Myrtle Beach as an island dates back to 1936, when it was separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. However, the land has been occupied for much longer by the Waccamaw tribes, before the arrival of the earliest European settlers.