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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States.
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Population 18,790

Top Events in North Myrtle Beach History

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1737History
== History == In 1737, William Gause obtained a grant to 250 acres (100 ha) of land near Windy Hill Beach.
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1968Government
It was created in 1968 from four existing municipalities, and is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 10,974 people, 5,406 households, and 3,130 families residing in the city.
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2013Sports
== Notable people == Alyssa Arce, fashion model, Playboy Playmate for July 2013 Ryan Quigley - football punter who has played for various teams.
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2016Culture
It is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a combined population of 449,295 as of 2016.

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Historical Timeline

1737History
== History == In 1737, William Gause obtained a grant to 250 acres (100 ha) of land near Windy Hill Beach.
1968Government
It was created in 1968 from four existing municipalities, and is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 10,974 people, 5,406 households, and 3,130 families residing in the city.
2013Sports
== Notable people == Alyssa Arce, fashion model, Playboy Playmate for July 2013 Ryan Quigley - football punter who has played for various teams.
2016Culture
It is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a combined population of 449,295 as of 2016.

Did You Know?

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North Myrtle Beach is located in the state of South Carolina.
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North Myrtle Beach has a population of 18,790 residents.

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Famous People from North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Ronnie Bass
Football Player · Born Oct 28, 1955 · Age 70
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Ryan Quigley
Football Player · Born Jan 26, 1990 · Age 36
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Kelly Tilghman
Golf Broadcaster
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Lou Saban
Football Player, Coach · Born Oct 13, 1921 · Died Mar 29, 2009 (age 87)
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Dick Elliott (politician)
Politician · Born Sep 26, 1935 · Died Jun 7, 2014 (age 78)
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