The Regions of Northeastern South Carolina
The Grand Strand is a 60-mile stretch of coastline that extends from the North Carolina state line at Little River southward to historic Georgetown and Winyah Bay. The name "Grand Strand" refers to the beautiful white sand beaches that crown this spectacular section of Atlantic coast line, which is most famous for the beach and golf resort Myrtle Beach.
The Pee Dee Region is the sprawling section of South Carolina that drains into the Great Pee Dee River. It extends from the North Carolina state line in the north to the Winyah Bay in the south, and its historic and traditional center is the city of Florence.
The Low Country is traditionally considered to be the geographic and cultural region that stretches along the Palmetto State's Atlantic coastline from North Carolina to Georgia. It includes the picturesque South Carolina Sea Islands, and its cultural center is his historic Charleston.
The Counties of Northeastern South Carolina
Berkeley County, Charleston County, Chesterfield County, Clarendon County, Darlington County, Dillon County, Dorchester County, Florence County, Georgetown County, Horry County, Marion County, Marlboro County and Williamsburg County
Neighboring North Carolina includes the coastal counties of Brunswick and New Hanover, which have historic and cultural connections to Northeastern South Carolina - and which offer popular day-trip attractions for visitors to South Carolina's Grand Strand.
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Downtown, Bennettsville, SC [View Map]
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Encompassing much of downtown Bennettsville, the Bennettsville Historic District includes historic homes, churches and public buildings. Among them is the Marlboro County Historic Museum and a historic home that was commandeered by Northern troops during the Civil War.
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Downtown and Red Bluff Street, Clio, SC [View Map]
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Once the center of northeastern Marlboro County's cotton country, the small town of Clio offers drive-by visitors a remarkable collection of residential architectural styles from the late 19th and early 20th century.
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D.D. McColl House
Click to view entry for Bennettsville Historic District for more information 300 Main Street, Bennettsville, SC [View Map]
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Highway 38, Latta, SC
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Located adjacent to S.C. Highway 38, near Interstate 95 Exit 181A, near the town of Latta, the Early Cotton Press may be the oldest, original cotton press in the United States. While on private property, it may be viewed from a highway pullout.
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Jennings Brown House/County Historical Museum
Click to view entry for Bennettsville Historic District for more information 123 South Marlboro Street, Bennettsville, SC [View Map]
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Marlboro Civic Center and Opera House
Click to view entry for Bennettsville Historic District for more information 106 Clyde Street, Bennettsville, SC [View Map]
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Marlboro County Courthouse
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