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
Georgetown County Economic Development – An Ocean of Opportunity
"Georgetown Red Sunset" by Ken Woo. Georgetown County is open for business and offers a completely new era of economic development opportunities. We have a global reach with a…
November 11, 2024
The Yawkey Factor in Georgetown County
How Tom Yawkey shaped the history of North Island, South Island, and Cat Island in Georgetown, South Carolina The Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center was willed to the South Carolina Wildlife…
November 11, 2024