Conway

Conway is a county seat in Horry County in southeastern South Carolina, about 13 miles inland from the Atlantic coast. The town sits along the Waccamaw River at an elevation of roughly 33 feet and spreads across both riverbanks, with several bridges connecting its neighborhoods.

The settlement began in 1732 as Kings Town and was renamed Conwayborough in 1801 to honor a general from the Revolutionary War. The name was shortened to Conway in 1883 as the town grew through railroad connections and the timber trade.

The city center preserves a collection of older buildings with brick facades and columns, many dating from the 19th century. Locals gather along the Waccamaw River waterfront, where restaurants and walking paths follow the riverbank through the downtown district.

City administration offices are located on Main Street in the historic core, where most shops and dining options are also found. Public transit connects the town to surrounding coastal communities and runs at regular intervals during daytime hours.

Several buildings downtown were designed by Robert Mills, the architect behind the Washington Monument. His 1820s courthouse features the Greek Revival columns and brickwork typical of his public structures across South Carolina.

Location: Horry County

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Shares border with: Homewood

Website: https://conwaysc.gov

GPS coordinates: 33.83806,-79.05611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03