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One of 38 National Register listings published here for Horry County · listed in 2010 · category: Site.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Conway Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
The listing
- Address. Portions of Main St, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave, Laurel St, Conway, 29526
- When was it listed? March 2010
- Category. site
- Also known as. Conway MRA
- Census division. Conway
- National Register reference number. 10000140 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
284 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 284 fires within 5 miles of Conway Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) between 1992 and 2019, burning about 934 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 78 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 87 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 78 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 73 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 28 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 4 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 3 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2007 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 27 September 1998 | Arson/incendiarism | 11 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 2 September 2013 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.5 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 17 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 7 August 2006 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 August 1999 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 1.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 August 1993 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 29 August 1997 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
5 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Conway Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase): 2 producers, 2 unknowns, 1 past producer. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacca-Dee Materials Company Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| West Mine | Limestone, General | Unknown | Sedimentary | |
| Godwin Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | Sedimentary | |
| Godwin Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Plant Number 9 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 93 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Conway, the town this property stands in, in 93 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 39 hail, 37 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 5 lightning. The reports record 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1997 | Tornado (F1) | Conway | 1 hurt, $20,000 | ONE INFANT HOSPITALIZED TO HAVE SPLINTERS REMOVED, TWO HOUSES SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES, NUMEROUS POWER LINES DOWN |
| June 2007 | Lightning | Conway | 1 hurt | An 18 year old male was struck by lightning while inside his house on Jacksonbluff Rd. He was transported to the hospital for observation and was alert and breathing. |
| November 1995 | Tornado (F2) | Conway | $1,500,000 | Estimated five tornado touchdowns ran a track in 10 minutes from near the Conway Raceway northeast along U.S. Highway 378 to Little River area on S.C. Highway 90. Major damage was done to 50 residental and five commercial buildings. Minor damage was done to 85 residental and 20 commercial. Hundreds of large trees were twisted and snapped. |
| May 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $1,200,000 | no account filed |
| October 2016 | Flash Flood | Conway | $1,000,000 | Numerous roads in Conway and throughout Horry County were barricaded and closed through the night. Many structures were severely impacted by the flooding. The report was relayed by WMBF News. |
| July 1998 | Lightning | Conway | $75,000 | LIghtning struck the county 911 center, causing damage to electronics. Also, a lightning-caused fire caused heavy damage to a manufactured home on Old Railroad Road. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Conway | $55,000 | Hail to the size of softballs damaged vehicles and homes near Highway 501. The hail covered the ground and lasted for 5 minutes. |
| September 1998 | Heavy Rain | Conway | $50,000 | As a cold front generated thunderstorms, lightning caused equipment failure. Brief torrential downpours were blamed for a multi-car accident in Conway at US 378 and 501, and another accident in Myrtle Beach at US 17 Bypass and 38th Ave N. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $50,000 | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $40,000 | An emergency manager reported trees down and a single-wide trailor destroyed on Hwy 501. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $20,000 | A tree was blown down on a house on Lockwood Lane near Monti Drive. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $10,000 | A tree was blown down on Buttercup Lane. Several trees were blown down near Country Club Drive. A tree was blown down on a car and a mailbox was blown over. |
| September 2018 | Flash Flood | Conway | $10,000 | Long Avenue extension closed due to flooding. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Conway | $10,000 | Hail to the size of baseballs was reported. The report was relayed via WMBF. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Conway | $10,000 | Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported downtown. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $10,000 | A large tree was blown down on a house. At least 2500 people were without power due to fallen trees on power lines. Damage estimated. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $10,000 | A downburst moved through an area near Pauley Swamp Rd. , downing or uprooting many trees. Two buildings also sustained minor damage. Nickel to quarter size hail was also reported. |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $10,000 | The roof was blown off and a wall caved in at Grand Strand Millworks, at Old Woodward Rd and Business US 501. |
| July 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $10,000 | Thunderstorm gust downed 20'x40' billboard structure at intersection of highways US 501 and SC 165. |
| July 1996 | Lightning | Conway | $10,000 | no account filed |
| October 2010 | Hail | Conway | $5,000 | Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $5,000 | Law enforcement reported sheeting from a building under construction was blown down. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $5,000 | Power company dispatch reported branches knocking power out and the top of a tree falling on the roof of a house. |
| March 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $3,000 | An estimated 70 mph straight line wind gusts from the SE blew apart 2 east-facing post and sheet metal construction horse stables on Hodges Road. 2 of the 6 horses in the stables sustained minor cuts. There was no damage to nearby double-wide and single-wide trailers, with minor damage to a shed. |
| May 2014 | Hail | Conway | $2,000 | Golf ball size hail was reported on Racepath Avenue. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $2,000 | Wind gusts blew down the framing of a house under constuction. |
| May 2014 | Hail | Conway | $1,000 | Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Conway | $1,000 | Hail to the size of quarters was reported. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Conway | $1,000 | Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for 5 minutes. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | $500 | Large branches reported broken and down. |
| May 2014 | Hail | Conway | $250 | Nickel size hail was reported. The hail covered the ground. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Conway | $250 | Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. |
| May 2014 | Hail | Conway | $200 | Nickel size hail was reported. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | A tree fell on power lines at Erskrine Drive and Singleton Road. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Multiple reports have been received of trees down in Conway, South Carolina. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Multiple trees and large tree limbs down on 9th Avenue. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Public call reported a large limb down at a home in Conway. |
| December 2023 | Flash Flood | Conway | - | City of Conway reports multiple road closures around the city due to flash flooding, including portions of Highways 701, 501, and 378. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | A tree was blown down onto a fence in Conway. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of nickels was reported. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail up to the size of nickels was reported. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of nickels was reported. The hail reportedly lasted for 3 minutes. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of nickels was reported. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of quarters was reported. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of nickels was reported. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Conway | - | Hail to the size of pennies was reported. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Trees were reportedly down along Highway 501 Business. |
| June 2008 | Heavy Rain | Conway | - | Heavy rain produced standing water on Hwy 501 and Coltura Road, making them impassable. Highway 701 was also impassable south of Hwy 65 near Homewood. |
| July 2008 | Hail | Conway | - | A motorist reported nickel size hail as he was driving through town. |
| May 2007 | Hail | Conway | - | Quarter size hail was relayed by the media. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | The police department reported trees down on Hwy 378 and El Bethel Rd. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Conway | - | Penny size hail fell. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Trees down on Country Club Road and Hwy 905. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Conway | - | Quarter size hail covered the ground near the intersection of Hwy 90 and 22. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Conway | - | Quarter size hail reported on the east side of town. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Winds were estimated near 65 mph. Nickel size hail was also reported. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Trees down. |
| May 2005 | Hail | Conway | - | Penny size hail was reported. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Conway | - | Trees down at the intersection of Hwy 501 and 544. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Old Horry County Courthouse | under 500 feet | 1971 |
 | C. P. Quattlebaum Office | under 500 feet | 1986 |
 | Conway Downtown Historic District | under 500 feet | 1994 |
 | Paul Quattlebaum House | under 500 feet | 1986 |
 | C. P. Quattlebaum House | under 500 feet | 1986 |
 | Kingston Presbyterian Church Cemetery | under 500 feet | 1986 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 10000140 in Record Group 79. |
| Horry County | All 38 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.