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Aug 19
2008
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An Overview of Pawleys IslandPosted by Chad in Untagged |
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| An Overview of Pawleys Island By: wesley Pawleys Island is a barrier island less than 4 miles long and mostly 1 house wide, separated from the mainland by a beautiful salt marsh and accessible by two short causeways. Pawleys Island is home to a variety of things to do, and it is just a short drive to the historic town of Georgetown and all Myrtle Beach has to offer. Pawleys Island is located in coastal Georgetown County, about halfway between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. Pawleys Island is the perfect spot in South Carolina to shop, swim, eat, play golf and tennis, or just stroll along the beach. One of Pawleys Island most attractive features is its history and unique geography. The families of rice planters who owned plantations on the nearby rivers first settled Pawleys Island in the early 1700's. Before them, the area was settled by the Waccamaw and Winyah Indians. They called this area “Chicora” which is translated as “the land”. Pawleys Island is located 70 miles north of Charleston and 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and is known as one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast. The community of Pawleys Island is part of Waccamaw Neck, a long, narrow peninsula between the ocean and the river. It is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by a salt marsh with an almost limitless supply of flounder, oysters, and crabs. If you enjoy fishing or are simply a wildlife spectator, Pawleys Island is the place to go. Pawleys Island is known for its shoeless, carefree, laid-back life style, which includes crabbing in the adjacent creeks, fishing, the stories of ghosts, the rope hammocks and the unspoiled, unsophisticated, casual, delightful stretch of wide beach and sand dunes. As you traverse the island you will note the variety of shapes and sizes of our beach houses, most of which are available for summer rental. You can stroll the miles of pristine, white sand beaches, take in the beauty of our state park and flower-filled gardens, play one of our top rated golf courses, enjoy a fine dining experience, browse our exquisite shops, and discover our majestic history. Article source: An Overview of Pawleys Island Author: For more information about Myrtle Beach Lots or about Myrtle Beach Land visit us at myrtlebeachlandlotsforsaleteam.com |
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