The Horry County Historical Society, organized in 1966, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the history of Horry County, S.C.
The HCHS is headquartered in the historic W.L. Bryan House (built 1912-1913), located at 606 Main Street in Conway.
Horry County, South Carolina
“Horry” is a surname of French origin. The correct pronunciation is “oh-ree”.
Originally part of colonial Craven County (1682), Horry County has also been part of Prince George Winyah (1722), Prince Frederick (1734), and All Saints (1767) parishes, which served as early religious and civic jurisdictions. This area, which became part of newly formed Georgetown District in 1769, was given its present boundaries and named Kingston County in 1785. In 1801, it was renamed Horry District in honor of General Peter Horry, and, in 1868, Horry County. Learn more about Peter Horry.
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