Once a historical land to Indians and their villages, Little River Neck and its surrounding areas has been beneficial to many of people. As an encampment and a fishing outpost, Little Neck has grown into a spot where locals and tourists alike can participate in fishing, sightseeing and several historical markers.
Horry County
Green Sea School
School in the Horry County district.
Winyah High School
With its classical revival style of build and beautiful auditorium, the Winyah School, now known as the Winyah Graded and High School is a sight to be seen. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its preservation and use today.
Whittemore School
The Whittemore School was the first Black school in Horry County, with some traveling an hour by road to be able to finish high school and go onto college. Alumni include poet Nikki Finney, and Conway mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy. After desegregation, the high school was converted to Whittemore Middle School.
Springmaid Beach
From military barracks to a textile industry, the beautiful resort area of Springmaid Beach was once one of the few places where Black Americans could enjoy a vacation. Enjoy the new rebuilt pier for fishing and walking and the beautiful beach that accompanies it.
Charlie’s Place
Formally known as a Motown hotspot, Charlie’s Place brought many performers and musicians before integration. It provided a place for African-American artists of the day to perform, including Dizzy Gillespie, Little Richard, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and many others. Remodeled in 2018 as a community center and business incubator, this area is to be preserved to remember its past.
Make sure to check out the locally-owned shops and nearby Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum.