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LIT CHFIELD / P A WLEYS ISL AND
(ES T . POPUL A TION 15, 150)
Litchfield Plantation, one of the major rice
ANCE crop producers of the 18th and 19th centuries, Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
inspired the area’s name. Today, this segment
of the Waccamaw Neck offers secluded beaches,
A T - A -GL beautiful golf courses, and awe-inspiring Litchfield, includes a diverse array of people
Unincorporated Pawleys Island, as well as
natural scenery.
The Town of Pawleys Island, population of all ages — young families to retirees. The
107, is affectionately described as “arrogantly area also is a popular destination for visitors
Garden City shabby.” This beach retreat offers a charming who enjoy such activities as biking along the
blend of luxury and quaintness. It was the Waccamaw segment of the East Coast Greenway,
GARDEN CIT Y first resort town along the Atlantic, where playing golf at the four award-winning signature
(ES T . POPUL A TION 9,7 0 2) wealthy antebellum plantation families built south end courses, splashing in the indoor and
Located at the north end of the Hammock summer homes to enjoy the ocean breezes that outdoor pools at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort,
Coast, Garden City, which straddles alleviated the sultry heat found inland on or just watching the surf and building sand
Georgetown and Horry counties, has the luxury the plantations. castles on the beach.
of city amenities while still being secluded Just north of the Town of Pawleys Island: Some of the 18th and 19th century buildings
enough to enjoy starlit nights and sounds of Litchfield is a secluded haven on the Atlantic that remain in Pawleys Island include the
crashing waves. Ocean, close enough to enjoy the area’s Calhoun-Lemon House, Liberty Lodge, and
Ending on a peninsula at the mouth of attractions, culture and entertainment. Summer Academy. Another historic structure, the
Murrells Inlet, the area is a prime location for Pelican Inn, is known as the home of Pawley’s
fishing and crabbing, while the inlet waters are famous helping spirit, the Gray Man, who is said
ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, to appear in advance of hurricanes and other sea
and other watersports. Miles of pristine beaches storms, giving warning to take shelter.
lined with the quintessential beach cottages
await you here. MURRELLS INLET
With a slower, breezier pace of life, the (POPUL A TION 8,752)
Garden City area has a certain therapeutic Swashbuckling stories swirl around Murrells
quality that will help you unwind and relax Inlet like cannon smoke from the pirate ships
from the chaos of daily life. Coming home to Litchfield that once lurked in the surrounding bays.
Garden City is like being on vacation every day.

GE ORGET O WN C OUNT Y

Population: 62,249 MEDIAN B Y THE
HOUSEHOLD $ NUMBERS
INCOME

$ 45,967

STUDENT
TEACHER
OWNER-OCCUPIED 76.5% 15:1 R ATIO
HOUSING

RENTER-OCCUPIED 23.5% 27.1% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

High School
50.0% MARRIED-COUPLE Graduate & Higher 86%
FAMILIES

Source: US Census July 2018
Sources: US Census Bureau American FactFinder 2018; Sperling’s Best Places

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