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  Horry County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress of South Carolina elected to serve the 1st and 2nd Regiments.
As of 2004, the population of Horry County is 217,608.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.30% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Horry_County,_South_Carolina   (468 words)

  
 Conway, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina.
The County's name was changed to Horry (pronounced O-Ree) in honor of General Peter Horry in 1801 and a courthouse was established in Kingston.
It is situated in the South Carolina Coastal Plain, on the western banks of the Waccamaw River, and is approximately 25 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conway,_South_Carolina   (568 words)

  
 Horry County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Chester County, South Carolina, residents heading to a local baseball diamond this summer for a safe, peaceful night may instead encounter a gathering of suspected...
Horry County says it will fight to get the last leg of Interstate 73 shifted south from its planned route, which critics say could stall the project for years, damage the environment and cost taxpayers more...
A 12-year-old Sumter County, South Carolina girl, who was reported missing on June 10, was found safe and sound in the Village of Goshen yesterday.
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 Horry County, South Carolina Genealogy
Located on the eastern coast of South Carolina and formerly known as Kingston, Horry County was formed in 1801 from Georgetown District.
Neighboring Horry County are the counties of Dillon, Marion, Georgetown, Brunswick (North Carolina), and Columbus (North Carolina).
Horry, an E. county of South Carolina, bordering on the Atlantic and North Carolina, bounded W. by the Little Pedee, which flows into the Great Pedee on the S.W. border of the county, and drained by the Waccamaw River; area 1,200 sq.
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 Horry County Historical Society
In 1801, it was renamed Horry District, and, in 1868, Horry County.
A Planter of French Huguenot descent, Peter Horry (O-REE) was born in SC ca.
In 1801, Kingston County was renamed Horry District for Peter Horry.
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 Horry County, South Carolina Genealogical Records Information
Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815).
It became a separate county in 1801, with the county seat at Conway.
This area of the state was isolated for many years by numerous rivers and swamps, and the inhabitants sometimes referred to themselves as the "Independent Republic of Horry." Lumber and naval stores were the primary industries during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, with tobacco farming being introduced later.
www.mysouthcarolinagenealogy.com /sc_county/ho.htm   (805 words)

  
 Treasurer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Businesses in Horry County that prepare or modify food or beverages, accommodations to transients, and admission to places of amusement are subject to a Hospitality Fee.
Horry County is the largest county in land area in South Carolina with 1,143 square miles.
Horry County is among those counties with the lowest tax rate in the State.
www.horrycounty.org /depts/finance/treasurer.html   (810 words)

  
 South Carolina County Courthouses -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
To learn what kind of information you can find through county courthouses, see All about county and town resources.
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 Find Horry county South Carolina
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If you or anyone you know has a website related to Horry county South Carolina, then please be so kind to inform us by submitting the website.
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 The Horry County Republican Party Of South Carolina
A reminder, there will be no general membership meeting in July [give everyone a break after the primaries!] but instead the next reguarly scheduled general membership meeting is set for Monday August 7 at 6:30 PM.
By the way, the judges selected County Councilman Mark Lazarus' bog as the Winner of the 2006 Elephant Stampede Bog-Off.
Horry County Republican Party - Copyright© 2005-2006, All rights reserved.
www.horrycountyrepublicanparty.com   (293 words)

  
 HCM - Links
Horry County has a colorful past filled with interesting people and places.
All of the branchs of the Horry County Memorial Library have an extensive collection of books on County history and genealogy.
After Catherine Lewis retired from the Horry County library she devoted a lot of time helping augment Chapin's geneological & historical sources.
www.horrycountymuseum.org /links.asp   (290 words)

  
 Horry County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
History: Horry County was named for Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry (1743-1815).
The county was originally a part of Georgetown District,...
Reference resources for the county include a brief history, vital records, documents, a photo album, and a list of lookup volunteers.
www.horry.com /horrycountysouthcarolina.html   (157 words)

  
 Horry County, South Carolina, 1730-1993
Suggesting that Horry County's past does not fit neatly into South Carolina history, Lewis demonstrates its decided differences-political, social, and economic-from other regions of the state.
She describes how, in contrast to the rest of South Carolina's coastal plain, which boasted grand plantations dependent on extensive slave labor, Horry County was divided into modest farms worked by yeoman farmers.
For twenty-seven years she was director of the Horry County public library system and, since her retirement, has written and lectured widely on the history of the "Independent Republic." Lewis has initiated courses in the history of the county for Coastal Carolina University and gives a popular lecture series at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
www.sc.edu /uscpress/Sp98/3207.html   (418 words)

  
 Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation, Horry County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Horry County South Carolina is a dynamic business environment with an unmatched quality of life
Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit public/private organization, representing a cross-section of government and businesses in the Horry County and greater Myrtle Beach area.
We advocate pro-business issues and develop strategies to diversify and enhance the Horry County economy by attracting new businesses to the area.
www.myrtlebeachdevelopment.com   (336 words)

  
 York County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Welcome to the York County South Carolina GenWeb Search these Records!: Links that are not included in the search engine: York Cemeteries York County Census Civil War Rosters & Units for...
York County South Carolina Economic Development in the Dynamic Charlotte Region...
Craven County, which roughly encompassed the northern half of South Carolina, included present-day York County.
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 Linkpendium > Genealogy > USA > South Carolina > Horry County
Horry County  South Carolina Cemetery Transcription and Photo Project
South Carolina Reference Room - Horry County  South Carolina State Library
SCCRAVEN-L Historical Craven County, South Carolina, which existed from 1682-1769 and encompassed the area north of Berkeley County to the North Carolina border
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 William Norton of Horry, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Sellers "History of Marion County South Carolina" has been a source of great confusion for Norton families.
of Barmston in Holdernesse, within the County of York.  Edmund became the principal branch of this family, with power and property.  Fletcher Norton was his descendant.  This full story is in the INTRODUCTION to this study.
He married Anne Jennings.  She was probably visiting her brothers Thomas, William and John Jennings, who were living in Surry County, Va. or Capt. John Norton may have returned to England and married Anne.
www.nortonfamily.net /sc-marion-horry-norton.htm   (4975 words)

  
 Horry County, South Carolina houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Churches in Horry County include: Princeville Church, Hickory Grove Church, Black Creek Church, Popular Church, Poplar Hill Church, Poplar Church, High Hill Church, Pleasant View Church.
Horry County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above South Carolina state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 120 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Horry_County-SC.html   (460 words)

  
 Horry County South Carolina Meeting Facilities and Climate Information Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Horry County South Carolina Meeting Facilities and Climate Information Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
Convention Center: Opened in July 1994, the completely renovated and expanded Myrtle Beach Convention Center features an Exhibition Hall of 100,800 column-free square feet, with a clear height to the ceiling of 35 feet.
The development of the Radisson Plaza Hotel adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center has aided the growth of the business environment in the county.
www.myrtlebeachdevelopment.com /business/meetingstats.html   (383 words)

  
 Horry County Schools South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Horry County, South Carolina SC - K-12 School, Schools
Horry County Schools top national average on 2003 SAT scores.
Find a Technical school Horry County Schools - Administrative Office Adult Education Centers, Adult Education Centers,, South Carolina, SC, Look for...
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 Accountants in Horry County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Your source for finding a Horry County Accountants
Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Realty Homes For Sale in Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Real Estate Agents in Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Real Estate Brokers in Horry County, South Carolina (SC)
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www.ancleprods.com /county-15993/accountants/horry.htm   (57 words)

  
 South Carolina State Center Wiki: Cemeteries In South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Geographic Names Information System: Horry County Cemetery List - Listing of cemeteries located throughout the county with links to map information and community information.
Includes county and cemetery information along with details on politicians who where born or lived in the county.
The Political Graveyard: Union County, SC - Includes demographics and information on politicians born or residing in the county.
www.southcarolinastatecenter.com /Cemeteries_In_South_Carolina   (395 words)

  
 Horry County, South Carolina: Blood Banks & Centers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Horry County, South Carolina Blood Banks & Centers Directory
Horry County, South Carolina Blood Banks & Centers
Horry County Boat Dealers Horry County Gift Shops
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Although these County maps contain some street detail, it is not overwhelming and cluttered, instead it is clear, consise, and great for easy reference.
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 Horry County, South Carolina: Physicians & Surgeons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Horry County, South Carolina Physicians & Surgeons Directory
Your source for finding Physicians & Surgeons in Horry County
Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Realty Realtors in Horry County, South Carolina (SC) (Realtor) Real Estate Brokers in Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Homes For Sale in Horry County, South Carolina (SC) Real Estate Agents in Horry County, South Carolina (SC)
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 Horry County, South Carolina SC
Horry County (pronounced OH-ree) is located in the northeastern corner of South Carolina – on a map it looks like a wedge between North Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is the largest county in South Carolina in area (1,134 square miles), Myrtle Beach is its largest city, tourism is its largest industry, and Conway is its county seat.
Profile of Horry County - economy, employment, taxes
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 Desktop Publishing in Horry County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Desktop Publishing Directory for Horry County, South Carolina
Your source for finding a Horry County Desktop Publishing
Horry County Direct Mail Advertising Horry County Desktop Publishing
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 Univ Of South Carolina Pr - Horry County, South Carolina, 1730-1993 (Hardcover) - SHOP.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
by Catherine Heniford Lewis - Hardcover (Univ of South Carolina Pr; May 1, 1998)
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 Find in a Library: Horry County, South Carolina, 1730-1993   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Publisher: Columbia : University of South Carolina Press, ©1998.
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