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  Georgetown County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
By the middle of the eighteenth century, Georgetown County was a dominant indigo and rice planting region, with a well-developed class of prominent and influential planter families.
Georgetown District was first named in 1768, encompassing the parishes of Prince George, All Saints, and Prince Frederick.
Georgetown County, fronting approximately fifty miles on the Atlantic ocean, with a slightly incurved beach line unbroken except by the mouth of the Santee River, Winyah Bay, and a few tidal inlets further north, contains 828 square miles, was organized in 1768, and has a population of 21,716.
www.carolana.com /georgetown_county_sc.html   (3166 words)

  
 City of Georgetown, South Carolina History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The third oldest city in South Carolina, following Charleston and Beaufort, Georgetown was founded in 1729 and became an official port of entry in 1732.
By 1840, the Georgetown District (County) produced nearly one-half of the total rice crop of the United States and the port exported more rice than any port in the world.
Georgetown's long history combined with its diversity of cultures, linkage to the sea, triumphs, defeats and revitalizations have all contributed to create an area known for its charm and beauty.
www.cityofgeorgetownsc.com /history.aspx   (628 words)

  
 Georgetown, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County.
By 1840, the Georgetown District (later County) produced nearly one-half of the total rice crop of the United States.
Georgetown and Georgetown County suffered terribly during Reconstruction (1865-1876).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Georgetown,_South_Carolina   (1388 words)

  
 Georgetown County, South Carolina
Marion District was formed from part of Georgetown in 1798, taking the entirety of the old Liberty County.
In 1868 all South Carolina "Districts" were abolished in favor of "Counties", thus Georgetown District became Georgetown County.
Georgetown County suffered major records losses due to the Civil War, so records from the 1860's and before are very scant.
www.martygrant.com /gen/refs/sc/georgetown-sc.htm   (248 words)

  
 Georgetown Sportfishing - South Carolina Saltwater Sportfishing at its best.
Georgetown itself is a jewel, a beautiful and historic city located where five rivers and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) meet picturesque Winyah Bay.
It is a deep water harbor established in the early 1700's as an international port to ship the rice and indigo (blue dye) grown in the areas many plantations, many of which still exist as residences or historic locations.
In addition to fishing, many of South Carolina's famous Golf destinations are within a short scenic drive up Route 17 to Pawleys Island and other points North.
www.georgetownsportfishing.com   (445 words)

  
 Georgetown Lighthouse South Carolina
The history of Georgetown has placed this majestic conical sentinel on the National Registry, and its light -- automated since 1986 -- is a modern solar powered system installed in 1999.
The inland port of Georgetown was named in honor of England’s King George I, and was designated an official port in 1732.
As a result, the tower was badly damaged and as part of the post-war repairs, the structure was raised to 87-feet.
www.harbourlights.com /catalog/2003/hl_georgetown.htm   (418 words)

  
 eBay - georgetown south ..., Postcards Paper, Maps, Atlases, Globes items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 Georgetown South Carolina Real Estate
South of Pawleys Island and at the foot of the Grand Strand is Georgetown, a one time rice plantation and shipping community that is often called Little Charleston.
The Tidelands of Georgetown offer the opportunity to travel down a trail of history that weaves its magic through marshes, beaches, ports of call and a way of life far too tranquil (yet turbulent) to be forgotten.
Georgetown has been a working seaport for more than 250 years linking much of the area's history and culture to the sea.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/SC/cities/georgeto.htm   (693 words)

  
 Georgetown, South Carolina
The port community of Georgetown, South Carolina, is the seat of Georgetown county.
Georgetown played an important role in antebellum South Carolina commerce as a shipping dock for the export of indigo, rice, lumber, and naval supplies.
Georgetown 's harbour still serves as a deepwater port.
www.coastalplaces.com /coastal/geogetown-south-carolina.html   (188 words)

  
 Seaport Georgetown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Established in 1732, Georgetown is South Carolina's third oldest city.
Harborwalk is a charming waterfront boardwalk between two of Georgetown's most historically significant buildings, the Kaminski House (c.
Historic attractions such as the Kaminski House and the Rice Museum complement a staggering concentration of 50-plus antebellum mansions, a few of which are operated as charming bed and breakfast inns.
www.seaportgeorgetown.com   (317 words)

  
 eGO: Georgetown South Carolina
The oak canopied streets of Georgetown are among the most peaceful places in the Grand Strand area.
For over a hundred years after its founding in 1729, the port was busy shipping the rice and indigo grown on the nearby plantations.
Georgetown has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years.
www.ego.net /us/sc/myr/georgetown   (104 words)

  
 Adventure July/August 2001 @ nationalgeographic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Historic Georgetown lies where four rivers—the Waccamaw, Black, Pee Dee, and Sampit—converge on the Intracoastal Waterway.
That’s a lot of water to play in, particularly when you include the swamps at the mouth of the Santee, a few miles southwest, and the sheltered bays between the coast and a string of barrier islands forested with live oak and red cedar.
Georgetown dates back to the 1500s, and locals are protective of the region’s heritage—miniature golf and buildings over three stories are not permitted—and its traditional values, including old-fashioned Southern hospitality.
www.nationalgeographic.com /adventure/0107/trips_3.html   (356 words)

  
 Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown, founded in 1729, is built on the spot where the Spaniards landed in 1526.
The Spanish attempted to settle, where Georgetown stands today, in 1526 but were driven out by disease.
Permanent settlers arrived in the early 18th century.
www.planetware.com /south-carolina/georgetown-us-sc-george.htm   (83 words)

  
 Registrar of Deeds Georgetown County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Register of Mesne Conveyance Office (now known in many counties as the Register of Deeds) has origins in colonial South Carolina under the state’s Office of the Secretary and Register of the Province.
In 1839, the State declared the Clerk of Circuit Court as the RMC in each of the state’s districts except for Charleston and Georgetown.
Georgetown County and the State established the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance as a separate office from the Clerk of Court in July 1996.
www.georgetowncountysc.org /deeds/default.html   (1003 words)

  
 City of Georgetown, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The City of Georgetown Municipal Court was established by City Council, by ordinance, to hear and determine all cases within its jurisdiction.
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over cases arising under ordinances of the municipality of the City of Georgetown, and over all offenses which are subject to a fine not exceeding $1,025.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, and which occur within the municipality.
Court is located at the Law Enforcement Center, 2222 Highmarket Street (P.O. Box 939) Georgetown, SC 29442.
www.cityofgeorgetownsc.com /municourt.aspx   (221 words)

  
 Delta Guide Service - Georgetown S.C. Fishing Guide Service & Charters
This area is the world famous Santee Delta and Cape Romain area of South Carolina.
The city closest to this area is Georgetown, which is our home town.
We are 36 miles south of Myrtle Beach, and 60 miles north of Charleston, and our guides fish this entire area of the coast on a day to day basis.
www.deltaguideservice.com   (357 words)

  
 Georgetown Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
According to a South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) spokesperson Andrews received the grant because...
Concerned residents of Murrells Inlet are filing a formal request with the Georgetown County Zoning Board of Appeals to overturn the decision by the county’s Planning Commission this month to approve a boat storage facility in the heart of Murrells...
Thursday night citizens filled the Georgetown County Planning Commission Chambers to be heard on the proposed rezoning and subsequent development of a parcel of land that is located on Ford Road between Litchfield and Pawleys Island.
www.gtowntimes.com   (513 words)

  
 Georgetown - South Carolina
Located south of Pawleys Island at the foot of the Grand Strand, the one-time rice plantation and shipping community is often called "Little Charleston." The bell-towered Rice Museum, which dominates the center of town, features exhibits that track the town's antebellum history.
Georgetown has been ranked among the top 100 small towns in America, and it's not hard to see why.
Georgetown's tidelands follow a winding path that meanders through marshes, beaches and varied ports of call.
www.coastparadise.com /homes/south-carolina/georgetown   (351 words)

  
 Georgetown County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Georgetown County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina.
Georgetown County has several rivers including the Great Pee Dee River, the Waccamaw River, Black River, and Sampit River, all of which flow into Winyah Bay.
Fishing the Pee Dee off the old Rte 17 bridge near Georgetown, SC The wild riverfronts have very little development, although the areas once thrived as rice plantations, using a rice variety brought from Africa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Georgetown_County,_South_Carolina   (963 words)

  
 Georgetown, South Carolina Waterfront Restaurant: The River Room
Georgetown, South Carolina welcomes you to visit Georgetown and its surrounding area year round.
During the renovation of this Georgetown historic building, the original brick walls and heart-pine flooring were restored and a scenic glass porch overlooking Georgetown Harbor was added.
South Carolina History buffs should peruse the framed documents and old photographs in the entry-way.
coastal-sc.com /riverroom   (459 words)

  
 Georgetown South Carolina History Bed and Breakfasts Plantations
This is really a unique coastal South Carolina city full of history, art and artisans, museums, and nearby plantations.
There is much to learn about the South Carolina Rice Culture and historic Georgetown: from Indigo to Rice: it was grown here.
There are historic South Carolina Bed and Breakfasts and Southern Plantations, South Carolna Intracoastal Cruises, South Carolina River Cruises and more.
www.esva.us /georgetown   (256 words)

  
 Georgetown South Carolina Real Estate MLS Listings - SC RealEstateSurfing.com
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 Georgetown: South Carolina Parks & Tourism
First settled in 1526 by the Spaniards, Georgetown was the first settlement in North America.
The settlement failed because of a hurricane and Indian attacks and was later established in 1726 in honor of King George II.
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
www.discoversouthcarolina.com /cities/316.aspx   (169 words)

  
 1790 Census Georgetown District, South Carolina
This census listed the name of each head of household in the county and further enumerated each family by categories (males 16 and up, males under 16, females.) Free Colored Persons were listed in the "Other" column, and Slaves were listed in the slave column.
In 1790 Georgetown District covered a much larger area than today including all of the present day counties of Georgetown, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Williamsburg and about half of present day Florence County.
A map showing Georgetown District as of 1790 showing the county divisions and major waterways.
www.martygrant.com /books/1790georgetown.htm   (373 words)

  
 Georgetown, South Carolina hotel near Horry-Georgetown Technical College - Quality Inn and Suites 29440, SC302
This Georgetown hotel provides easy access to many local points of interest, including Georgetown Landing Marina, home of one of the oldest and largest fishing tournaments on the east coast.
Dating back to 1729, Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina.
The next time your travels bring you to South Carolina, the Quality Inn and Suites hotel in Georgetown offers you the perfect place to stay.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=SC302   (342 words)

  
 Doors Interior Georgetown South Carolina Doors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Doors Interior Georgetown in South Carolina as well as Window Installation, Shutters, Shades and Doors.
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We strive to provide Doors Interior Georgetown referrals for your house or worksite of the highest quality available in South Carolina.
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