Historic
Georgetown, SC!
Not too far from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach,
and just south of tranquil Pawleys Island, lies the historic
city of Georgetown rich with southern charm and beauty.
Founded
in 1729, Georgetown is the 3rd oldest city in South Carolina,
behind Charleston and Beaufort. The city was named for
King George II of England.
Notable
South Carolinians who were residents of Georgetown County,
include Thomas Lynch, Jr. (1749-1779), a signer of the
Declaration of Independence; artist Washington Allston
(1779-1843); Theodosia Burr Alston (1783-1813), the daughter
of Aaron Burr; Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851), Congressman,
secretary of war, and ambassador to Mexico, who introduced
the poinsettia to the United States; and Joseph Hayne
Rainey (1832-1887), the first African-American elected
to the U. S. House of Representatives.
Accommodations
like hotels are few in Georgetown and resorts are nonexistent.
But the area does offer the charm and country atmosphere
of bed and breakfasts. These unique accommodations are
found within the city limits.
There
area only two Golf Courses located with the city, but
just north you will find several courses that offer some
of the most pristine greens and fairways along the Grand
Strand.
Georgetown
may not offer high flying roller coasters like Myrtle
Beach, but Georgetown is rich with history and beauty
just waiting for you to enjoy. There are several plantation
tours, as well as wildlife preserves, bird watching, land
tours, and sea tours along the Winyah Bay and Black River,
and the Georgetown Lighthouse located on Barrier Island.
At
certain times each year, the local theater company offers
stage shows to add a bit of culture to your trip. Georgetown
County recently won the prestigious All-American City
Award 2005 from the National Civic League, a title shared
with only nine other cities in the entire country.
If
history is what you are after and nature is your game
then you'll definitely want to see the sites Georgetown
has to offer.
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