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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