Georgetown: A General Historical Overview
An aerial view of Georgetown was presented in this oil painting of the city by Harper Bond in 1901 for display in the Georgetown booth at the Charleston Exposition of…
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November 11, 2024
Circa 1920: Driving directions from Sumter to Murrells Inlet
These are carefully detailed driving directions from downtown Sumter, S.C, to Murrells Inlet, S.C. Note the descriptions leading into the Georgetown area starting at “55.9 Indiantown Church - straight ahead.”…
November 11, 2024
The Atlantic Coast Lumber Company
Three steamers and two schooners are docked at Atlantic Coast Lumber's vast loading shed that jutted into the Sampit River in Georgetown. Across the river from the ACL Company are…
November 11, 2024
The canal that brings water to Georgetown remains a vital resource for the future of our area’s water supply.
International Paper constructed a canal in Georgetown, South Carolina, to supply water for its pulp and paper mill, which began operation in 1937 and closed in 2024. This canal also…
November 11, 2024
South Carolina Coastal Atlas research tool
This 2023 photo shows The George Hotel under construction on Front Street in downtown Georgetown. The hotel has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The goal…
November 11, 2024
Georgetown Dredging Project 2025-2026
To read a full description of the scope of the work, open the Army Corps of Engineers description of the project below: Georgetown Dredging Project Public Notice PROJECT DESCRIPTION The…
November 11, 2024