This church (c. 1894) was organized by Antey Graham, Beney Graham, Samuel Graham, Will Hill, and Ben Wilson. The first sanctuary, a frame building, was built about 1913 and located near what is now S.C. Hwy. 90, it was later on Burroughs Road. In 1943 the old sanctuary was moved to this site by a team of mules. Today it stands as a congregation center for locals and passerbys holding rich history and strong faith.
Horry County
St. James Rosenwald School
The school, which was located at this site from the late 1920s until the early 1970s, was one of several Rosenwald schools in the county. It closed in 1970 after desegregation. Marker erected by the Burgess Organization for the Advancement of Young People, Inc., 2005.
North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach is filled with an abundance of eateries, shops and night life for anyone to enjoy and brings people from all over the nation. With mirroring history of its surrounding areas, the NMB strip was once owned and traded for merchant travel. With its rich history and plethora of activities, it is a sight to behold. Make sure to visit the white sand beaches and Duplin Winery on your next visit.
Myrtle Beach Colored School
Formally the only school in the Myrtle Beach area for African American students, the Myrtle Beach Colored School shines a light on the past and future for education. Though not in full service today, the Colored School is now known as the Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center and is used as an educational tool to allow those coming through the opportunity to learn about the school and its surrounding history.
McKiever Funeral Home
Funeral Home has been servicing its community in being one of the most historical funeral homes. Today they are still in service and work to provide the upmost care in their business.
Loris School/Loris Training School
Funded in part by the Julius Rosenwald Foundation, the Loris School was one of the first Black schools that children could attend in the Loris area. The school closed when desegregation happened and now serves as a historical marker for the reminder of the struggles during that time when it came to education.