The History of Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island, South Carolina is one of many historically rich sites on our long coast. Although the exact founding is not certain, it is believed to be named after Percival Pawley and his three sons: George, Anthony, and Percival Jr. In 1711, Percival was the first European to begin developing plantations on the Waccamaw Neck. During the Civil War, most… Read More “The History of Pawleys Island”