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Ocean Forest Country Club

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

From the record

“Ocean Forest Country Club, previously known as Ocean Forest Hotel and Country Club, and called Pine Lakes Country Club since 1946, is a historic country club and hotel located at Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina. The club and hotel were designed by an influential New York architect, Raymond Hood (1881-1934) and is an unusual example of Classical Revival architecture.”

Wikipedia article Ocean Forest Country Club, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 38 National Register listings published here for Horry County · listed in 1996 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • Address. 5609 Woodside Dr., Myrtle Beach, 29577
  • When was it listed? November 1996
  • Category. building
  • Also known as. Myrtle Beach MPS
  • Census division. Myrtle Beach
  • Architectural style. Neoclassical architecture
  • National Register reference number. 96001219 - 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

64 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 64 fires within 5 miles of Ocean Forest Country Club between 1992 and 2019, burning about 2,101 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 14 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
Missing data/not specified/undetermined28
Arson/incendiarism14
Debris and open burning8
Recreation and ceremony3
Misuse of fire by a minor3
Natural3
Equipment and vehicle use2
Fireworks2
Power generation/transmission/distribution1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
8 September 2010Arson/incendiarismunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
4 September 2010Arson/incendiarism2.0 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
29 August 2006Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
26 August 1997Arson/incendiarismunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
21 August 2005Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
20 August 2006Arson/incendiarism6.0 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
8 July 1993Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.5 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
6 July 1995Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.3 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named

Every fire recorded in Horry County

Mines and quarries near this property

3 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Ocean Forest Country Club: 1 producer, 1 unknown, 1 past producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Clay, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Myrtle Beach PitSand and Gravel, Construction, ClayUnknownSedimentary
Myrtle Beach QyarrySand and Gravel, Construction, ClayPast Producer
Waccamaw MineClayProducer

Every working recorded in Horry County

Storms near this property

60 of 97 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Myrtle Beach, the town this property stands in, in 97 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 27 hail, 26 thunderstorm wind, 18 flash flood, 8 lightning. The reports record 6 deaths and 44 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
June 2005Rip CurrentMyrtle Beach2 killedStrong rip currents took the lives of two people at Myrtle Beach State Park.
July 2005Rip CurrentMyrtle Beach2 killedTwo people drowned from rip currents at Myrtle Beach. One drowned near 11th Ave. , and the other near 17th Ave.
June 2004Rip CurrentMyrtle Beach2 killedA long shore current evolved into a rip current and was responsible for two deaths. The first occurred around 615 pm near 24th Avenue North, and the other occurred later that evening (8 pm) around 18th Avenue North.
July 2001Tornado (F2)Myrtle Beach39 hurt, $8,000,000As a weak cold front moved south into an afternoon sea breeze boundary, slow-moving thunderstorms developed along the Horry county coast. An F0 tornado briefly touched down at 9th Ave N near the Myrtle Beach Pavilion, and soon after a waterspout formed just off the beach near 3rd Ave N. It slightly damaged the 2nd Ave N pier and then moved over the beach as it developed more strongly, causing F2 damage - overturned buses and extensive damage to vehicles and hotels along the beach to about 4nd Ave S. Moving off the beach again, the waterspout continued south about 100 yards from the shore until it came ashore between 28th Ave S and Springmaid Pier...causing a 66 knot gust over water at the Springmaid Pier anemometer. As it moved through the Seagate RV park, it did F1 damage - destroyed 10 RVs and damaged 40 more. Weakening further, the tornado crossed US Hwy Business 17 onto Myrtle Beach International Airport, doing F0 damage to trees and structures.
September 1997Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach2 hurt, $500,000A rain loaded thunderstorm microburst hit the beach berm and hotel area along a 4 block strip (from 26th Ave - 30th Ave). Two people were injured (cuts from flying glass and bruises).
March 1999Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach2 hurt, $175,000Wind from a severe thunderstorm blew out windows at Wyndham Myrtle Beach Resort and overturned 4 trailers in a Briarcliffe RV park, injuring two people. At a car lot, 29 cars had windows blown out. Hail was marble size. Power outages extended from the Briarcliffe area to North Myrtle Beach.
July 2012LightningMyrtle Beach1 hurtA man was in an open garage on 4091 Coyledom Ct in Myrtle Beach. He was on an aluminum ladder and was struck in the hand by lightning. He was treated and released at a local hospital.
October 2016Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$1,000,000Numerous roads in Myrtle Beach 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 2001Tornado (F1)North Myrtle Beach$800,000A F1 tornado crossed US Hwy 17 just south of SC Hwy 22 (Conway Bypass) doing damage to signs and power poles near the Chesapeake House Restaurant.
September 1994Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$500,000Myrtle Beach trees and limbs down near Waccamaw Pottery on U.S. 501. Several large signs (24'x 26') blown down, some shingles removed, and a mobile home heavily damaged. Damage estimated $75,000. Five hundred power outages reported in Horry County.
October 2005Heavy RainMyrtle Beach$500,000no account filed
June 2001LightningMyrtle Beach$200,000Lightning ignited a fire at an apartment complex. Residents in the building's 14 apartments were forced to relocate after an Horry County code enforcer deemed the building uninhabitable.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindNorth Myrtle Beach$100,000A National Weather Service storm survey determined straight line winds blew numerous trees and power lines down northeast of SC Hwy 9 along Little River Neck Road. There was some structural damage to several homes due to fallen or snapped trees. One person was trapped in their home by a large fallen tree. No injuries were reported. The winds were estimated at 80 mph.
September 2000Flash FloodNorth Myrtle Beach$75,000Extensive street flooding occurred in downtown North Myrtle Beach. Several local businesses were affected.
July 2002LightningMyrtle Beach$30,000Lightning cause a fire at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant on Kings Highway.
July 2006LightningMyrtle Beach$25,000A barn was heavily damaged due to fire.
June 1999Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$25,000A slow moving thunderstorm dropped about 4 inches of rain on Myrtle Beach during the afternoon. Drainage pipes were unable to accomodate the runoff at the corner of Ocean Blvd and Ave 55 N, where ponding reached a depth of 5 feet, necessitating the evacuation of 140 people. Between 30 and 40 rain-related car accidents occurred in the Myrtle Beach area.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$20,000Electric poles and wires were reported down, blocking traffic on 2nd Avenue near Flagg Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.
July 2008LightningMyrtle Beach$20,000Lightning started fires in two homes in Carolina Forest.
June 2001LightningMyrtle Beach$20,000Lightning struck a home on North Ocean Blvd. , causing moderate fire and water damage, officials said.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$15,000Power lines were reported down at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Seaboard Street. The time was estimated based on radar data.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$15,000Survey concluded straight line winds of around 80 mph caused spotty damage along a path 500 yards long ad 60 yards wide in the Emerald Lakes subdivision, just off of US Highway 501. Tops of softwood trees were snapped. Damage to several homes included roofing, windows and siding.
April 2001Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$15,000The railing of a canopy was blown off at the cinema in Colonial Mall.
October 2015FloodNorth Myrtle Beach$10,000The road was washed out on Sandridge Rd.
October 2015Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$10,000Roadway was reported impassable at the post office on 5th Avenue N. A car was stalled in flood waters on roadway.
September 2000Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$10,000Emergency management reported street flooding on 21st street with one home sustaining flood damage.
January 1995Thunderstorm WindNorth Myrtle Beach$10,000Trees and power lines down in North Myrtle Beach.
October 2025Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$5,000Kings Highway South at 24th Ave North shut down due to flooding with at least one car stalled.
July 2022Flash FloodNorth Myrtle Beach$5,000Water depth was up to the bottom of cars on Anne St.
July 2022Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$5,000Significant flooding was reported on 24th Ave N. in Myrtle Beach with water above vehicle wheel wells. Police closed 24th Ave N. due to the flooding.
July 2006LightningMyrtle Beach$5,000Lightning struck an ambulance, disabiling it. No injuries were reported.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindNorth Myrtle Beach$5,000Several trees were uprooted and there was minor damage to structures in an RV park, including a small shed that was shifted off its foundation.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindSouth Myrtle Beach$5,000Telephone pole down.,,,,,,
May 1995Thunderstorm WindSouth Myrtle Beach$5,000no account filed
March 1998Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$4,000ROOFS DAMAGED AND TREES DOWNED ON BUSH DRIVE, NEAR WACCAMAW POTTERY.
October 2025Flash FloodMyrtle Beach$3,000Road closures reported at 24th Ave N closed and Withers Drive due to flooding.
March 2018HailMyrtle Beach$2,000Small hail mixed with several stones as large as quarters reportedly covered the ground in the Target parking lot on Seaboard St.
May 2014HailMyrtle Beach$2,000The public measured 1.75 inch hail at Broadway at the Beach.
May 2014HailMyrtle Beach$2,000Hail to the size of golf balls was reported at Broadway at the Beach.
May 2014HailMyrtle Beach$2,000Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on 33rd Avenue N.
May 2000HailMyrtle Beach$2,000Horry Emergency Manager reported dime-size hail in Myrtle Beach. Storm moved to Socastee, blowing off shingles on a roof and downing several trees that were 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
July 2014Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$1,500A mature maple tree was uprooted at Highway 17 Bypass and 38th Avenue N. The time was estimated based on radar data.
July 2012HailMyrtle Beach$1,250Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
August 2024Flash FloodNorth Myrtle Beach$1,000Street flooding reported along 13th Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$1,000A large tree was blown down on the southbound lanes of the Hwy 17 bypass at 38th Ave in Myrtle Beach.
May 2011HailNorth Myrtle Beach$1,000Hail to the size of quarters was reported near the intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 90.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach$1,000Power lines down on 13th and 14th Street South.
July 2018Tornado (EF0)Myrtle Beach$500A waterspout moved onto the beach near the 900 block of North Ocean Blvd. The 15 yard wide funnel proceeded toward the boardwalk for about 100 yards before dissipating and caused no apparent damage to structures. However, beach chairs and umbrellas were tossed into the air. The tornado was rated an EF-0 by a NWS Storm Survey with wind gusts estimated at no more than 65 mph.
May 2014HailMyrtle Beach$500Quarter size hail was reported at WMBF Studios.
July 2014HailMyrtle Beach$250Hail to the size of quarters was reported on Lark Hill Drive.
May 2014HailMyrtle Beach$200Three-quarter inch hail was measured at WMBF Studios.
March 2022Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach-A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was estimated by a meteorologist at WMBF.
May 2021HailMyrtle Beach-Multiple reports of quarter size hail at Pelicans Ballpark, 48th Ave, and Myrtlewood.
August 2021Flash FloodMyrtle Beach-Flash flooding was observed at the intersection of Kings Hwy at 10th Street. The road was impassable at this location due to deep water.
February 2020Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach-Large palm trees were blown down near Fire Station 2.
February 2020Thunderstorm WindMyrtle Beach-There was minor structural damage at Robert Grissom Pky and 38th and 29th Avenue N.
May 2019HailMyrtle Beach-Quarter size hail was reported along a Hwy 501.
May 2019HailMyrtle Beach-Quarter size hail was reported along Hwy 501.
September 2018Tornado (EF0)Myrtle Beach-The tornado, associated with a line of storms trailing Tropical |Cyclone Florence, was shown live on air by a local television |station as viewed from their skycam. It caused minor damage to |the tops of pine trees, breaking out numerous small limbs and a |few large ones before it crossed Highway 17 moving west. |Additional minor tree damage occurred on the west side of Highway |17 before the fast moving tornado lifted.
September 2018Tornado (EF0)Myrtle Beach-Video captured a waterspout that came ashore as a tornado near 21st Ave in Myrtle Beach.

Every storm recorded in Horry County

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 miles

Other 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 PropertyDistance Listed
Myrtle Heights-Oak Park Historic District1.3 miles1998
Tawana Motel1.8 miles2019
Sun Fun Motel2.4 miles2020
Myrtle Beach Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station3.4 miles2002
Myrtle Beach Downtown Historic District3.5 miles2019
Noel Court and Apartments3.6 miles2021

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 96001219 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Horry CountyAll 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.