Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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City with an estimated population of 35,682 in 2020. Myrtle Beach (pronounced murr-tul) is a coastal resort city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is the de facto hub of both the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area and the Grand Strand, a complex of beach towns and barrier islands stretching from Little River to Georgetown, South Carolina.

Originally inhabited by Waccamaw Indians. Arouse from a getaway for lumber workers from Conway. It was originally known as "New Town." It was developed into a major tourist destination in the first half of the 20th century. Renamed Myrtle Beach in 1938 after the wax myrtle; the name was decided on by a contest, won by the wife of the major developer. Incorporated in 1957.