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Conway, South Carolina

Conway is a city in and the county seat of Horry County, South Carolina, United States.
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Population 24,849

Top Events in Conway History

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1732Government
The town was founded in 1732 as part of Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme.
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1801Government
Horry County was created in 1801, and its courthouse was established in Kingston.
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1883History
In 1883, the South Carolina General Assembly changed the name of the town to "Conway".
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1966Government
It generated electricity from 1966 until its retirement in 2012.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 11,788 people, 4,259 households, and 2,942 families residing in the city.
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2016Government
The current mayor is Barbara Blain who was first sworn in on January 4, 2016 and re-elected on January 6, 2020.

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Historical Timeline

1732Government
The town was founded in 1732 as part of Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme.
1801Government
Horry County was created in 1801, and its courthouse was established in Kingston.
1883History
In 1883, the South Carolina General Assembly changed the name of the town to "Conway".
1966Government
It generated electricity from 1966 until its retirement in 2012.
2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 11,788 people, 4,259 households, and 2,942 families residing in the city.
2016Government
The current mayor is Barbara Blain who was first sworn in on January 4, 2016 and re-elected on January 6, 2020.

Did You Know?

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Conway is located in the state of South Carolina.
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Conway has a population of 24,849 residents.
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The population was 24,849 at the 2020 census, up from 17,103 in the 2010 census, making it the 18th-most populous city in the state.

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