Northeastern South Carolina History Regions and Locations
The Regions of Northeastern South Carolina
The Grand Strand is a 60-mile stretch of coastline that extends from the North Carolina state line at Little River southward to historic Georgetown and Winyah Bay. The name "Grand Strand" refers to the beautiful white sand beaches that crown this spectacular section of Atlantic coast line, which is most famous for the beach and golf resort Myrtle Beach.
The Pee Dee Region is the sprawling section of South Carolina that drains into the Great Pee Dee River. It extends from the North Carolina state line in the north to the Winyah Bay in the south, and its historic and traditional center is the city of Florence.
The Low Country is traditionally considered to be the geographic and cultural region that stretches along the Palmetto State's Atlantic coastline from North Carolina to Georgia. It includes the picturesque South Carolina Sea Islands, and its cultural center is his historic Charleston.
The Counties of Northeastern South Carolina
Berkeley County, Charleston County, Chesterfield County, Clarendon County, Darlington County, Dillon County, Dorchester County, Florence County, Georgetown County, Horry County, Marion County, Marlboro County and Williamsburg County
Neighboring North Carolina includes the coastal counties of Brunswick and New Hanover, which have historic and cultural connections to Northeastern South Carolina - and which offer popular day-trip attractions for visitors to South Carolina's Grand Strand.
Antique SC map, Geo. F. Cram, 1891
South Carolina's Ports and tall sailing ships like this one were important for trade in raw materials such as cotton and indigo with England.
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Main Street and Depot Street, Society Hill, SC [View Map]
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A state historical marker denotes the general site where a South Carolina civilian, Adam Cusack, was hanged by the British during the Revolutionary War. As British troops moved through the region burning the homes of Patriot sympathizers, Cusack refused to allow British officers to use the ferry he operated at Society Hill. He was executed in retaliation.
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1257 South Fourth Street, Hartsville, SC 29550, 843-383-3005 [View Map]
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The agricultural innovations that became a hallmark of the New South in the 19th and 20th centuries are celebrated in this agri-museum. The Coker Experimental Farms National Historic Landmark preserves the scientific achievements of Major John Lide Coker of Hartsville, his son David R. Coker, and the family firm - the Coker Pedigreed Seed Company.
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1 Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532 [View Map]
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The city of Darlington is the county seat of Darlington County, which developed from a Colonial land grant settled in the 1730s by Welsh colonists from Delaware and Pennsylvania. A circuit court was established here in 1800, and a succession of courthouses have existed on this site. The modern Darlington County Courthouse was completed in 1964.
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1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, SC 29532, 843-395-8821 [View Map]
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Located at Darlington Raceway, the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum features numerous exhibits associated with the history of NASCAR racing. Among the favorites are Richard Petty's famed Number 43 - 1967 blue Plymouth and Dale Earnhardt Senior's concrete handprints.
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Mechanicsville, SC 29540
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A 2,725-acre preserve and wildlife area, the Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area preserves a seven-mile stretch of the historic Great Pee Dee River in its natural state. It is managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
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222 North Fifth Street, Hartsville, SC 29551, 843-383-3005 [View Map]
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Focused on the history of Hartsville and its surrounding areas, the Hartsville Museum is located in downtown Hartsville and is housed in a handsome, brick post office building erected during the Great Depression.
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2585 Kellytown Road, Hartsville, SC 29551, 888-427-8720 [View Map]
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Located near Hartsville in the Kelley Town community, the Jacob Kelly House Museum is a classic example of a progressively-developed 19th century Southern country home. Decorated with period furnishings, it was also the temporary headquarters of a Northern officer on the infamous Sherman's March during the Civil War.
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1624 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550, 843-383-8145/Fax 843-383-8149 [View Map]
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30 acres of cultivated gardens and a historic, early 19th century home, Kalmia Gardens and the Thomas Hart House are located on the campus of Coker College in Hartsville.
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Between 114 and 126 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532, 843-398-4000 X108 [View Map]
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An unusual city park with a NASCAR racing theme, the Liberty Lane Walk of Fame features handprints in concrete made by stock car racing legends.
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Winding across the state's Pee Dee Region, the South Carolina Cotton trail is a 90-mile tour through the heart of cotton country. It visits historic towns, scenic fields, gardens and museums, with interpretive exhibits on how cotton shaped the area.
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US 15, Society Hill, SC 29532 [View Map]
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Centered in the town of Society Hill, the Welsh Neck-Long Bluff-Society Hill Historic District consists of dozens of historic homes, churches, commercial buildings and public structures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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