Pawleys Island

USA / South Carolina / Pawleys Island /
This is the actual town of Pawleys Island. The locals refer to it as "arrogantly shabby." The town is comprised mainly of single family homes, many of which are rentals for the multitude of vacationers who visit each year. Population was 128 at the 2000 census. First populated by the Waccamaw and Winyah tribes. Named for George Pawley, who owned the land in the colonial era. Incorporated in 1986.

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Pawleys Island is one of the oldest resort areas in America. Wealthy plantation owners summered on the island to escape malaria from the relatively swampy grounds of the plantations.

The islands maintains a very laid-back atmosphere, though many long-standing residences were destroyed during 1989's Hurricane Hugo. Rope hammocks, commonly known as Pawleys Island rope hammocks, were developed on the island in the late 1800s.

The Weather Channel has done a one hour show about the protective spirit, The Grey Man, that walks the island, shielding against storms.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawleys_Island,_South_Carolina
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Coordinates:   33°25'9"N   79°7'33"W

Comments

  • PI is not arrogantly shabby anymore. Its got a few great old beach shacks left but is pretty upscale now. Still has some of the best beach in the mid-Atlantic.
  • There is a legendary "Grey Man" or spirit said to, at times. warn and protect from violent storms.
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