
22-4 Prospect Hill
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mikemtn
N 33° 22.065 W 079° 13.272
17S E 665485 N 3693470
Located on US 17 East of Georgetown, South Carolina about 1.7 miles East of the Waccamaw River. Erected by Georgetown County Historical Socirty-1991.
Waymark Code: WMW0P
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2006
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Text: On his tour south to inspect the defenses of the Atlantic coast, President Monroe reached Prospect Hill, Col. Benjamin Huger's residence, April 21, 1819. During his stay, April 21-24, he was lavishly entertained by his host and by the citizens and the town council of Georgetown.