Horry County Genealogy
Horry County was formed in 1802 from the old Georgetown District. The first land grants in this area were in 1735. Bear Bluff and Black Lake were sites of some Revolutionary War skirmishes. Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion is supposed to have camped in Kingston (present day Conway) en route to the Battle of Black Mingo. Horry was named for Brigadier General Peter Horry, Kingston was renamed to Conwayborough for Brigadier General Robert Conway. In 1898, Conwayborough shortened it’s name to Conway as it incorporated. (Some 166 years after it’s founding in 1732.) Horry County is probably best known today as a tourist destination, the Myrtle Beach area is very popular with tourists. Surfside Beach as a family vacation destination has been promoted by the town of Surfside Beach (to the south of Myrtle Beach).
A more detailed History of Horry County, South Carolina can be found here.
Horry County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1428
Marion, SC 29571
Horry County Historical Society
P.O. Box 2025
Conway, SC 29528
Horry County Courthouse
1301 Second Avenue
Govenment & Justice Center
Conway, SC 29526
Census
1800 Federal Census Transcription
1850 Federal Census Index – by last name only
1880 Federal Census Transcription – Dog Bluff Twnship sorted alphabetically
1880 Federal Census Transcription – Gallivant’s Ferry Twnship sorted alphabetically
1920 Federal Census Transcription – Simpson Creek Twnship Partial
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Horry County
Query Forums
Horry County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Horry County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Horry Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
Norma Gorman Wright on “John GORMAN in Horry Dist. 1810, 1811, 1814″
Could he possibly be the same as my John Spragins GORMAN, son of John GORMAN Senr. who died 1803 in Edgefield Co SC? John S. GORMAN moved from Edgefield County to Warren Co., Georgia sometime about 1798 -
Who was wife or children of John GORMAN of Horry Dist. SC in 1814? I have a copy of
his land grant issued to him in 1814 – yes, in Horry Dist. – Will be glad to share.
Is there any information of this John GORMAN? Help!
Cities and towns of Horry County:
Atlantic Beach
Aynor
Bucksport
Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove Beach
Cochrantown
Conway (County Seat)
Crescent Beach
Galivants Ferry
Green Sea
Little River
Longs
Loris
Murrells Inlet
Myrtle Beach
Nichols
North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Dr Beach
Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive Beach
Socastee
Surfside
Surfside Beach
News related to Horry County, SC
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Time dwindling on voter registration deadline – WMBF
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Time dwindling on voter registration deadline
WMBF CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Time is ticking for residents in Horry County to register for November's upcoming general election. Officials with Horry County … |
HCPD officials announce safety check points – WMBF
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HCPD officials announce safety check points
WMBF HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Officers with the Horry County Police Department will be conducting a series of traffic safety checkpoints in September, … Horry County police to conduct safety checkpoints |
Brass band rehearsals – Myrtle Beach Sun News
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Brass band rehearsals
Myrtle Beach Sun News SEACOAST ARTIST GUILD members' artworks on display through September at Horry County Memorial Library's Socastee branch, near SC 707 and SC 544. … |
Hurricane Earl brings big waves to Grand Strand – WMBF
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Hurricane Earl brings big waves to Grand Strand
WMBF HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Hurricane Earl is expected to usher in quite a treat for surfers along the Grand Strand, as forecasters predict the storm will … Horry Co. officials keep close eye on Hurricane Earl Horry County emergency managers monitor Earl 13 WTHREast coast prepares for Hurricane Earl |
CCU reports tourist occupancy is on the rise – WMBF
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CCU reports tourist occupancy is on the rise
WMBF HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) â Hotel occupancy continues to flourish across the Grand Strand, according to new statistics released Thursday by Coastal Carolina … |
Red Cross rallies emergency vehicles for Earl response – WMBF
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Red Cross rallies emergency vehicles for Earl response
WMBF HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross announced Wednesday it will be stationing two of its emergency … |
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