Waccamaw River

The Waccamaw River is a river, approximately 140 miles long, in southeastern and in the . It drains an area of approximately 1,110 square miles in the coastal plain along the eastern border between the two states into the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United States of America
  • Also known as: Rio Gualdape”, “Waggamau River”, “Waucimaw River”, and “Wicoman River

Places of Interest

Highlights include Temple Beth Elohim and Georgetown Historic District.

Synagogue
is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 230 Screven Street in , , in the United States.

Park
Photo: Jack Boucher, Public domain.
is a national historic district located at , . The district encompasses 49 contributing buildings in the central business district of Georgetown. is situated 1½ miles northwest of Waccamaw River.

Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Prince George Winyah Parish Church is an Anglican church in . Prince George Winyah is one of the oldest continuous congregations in , and the church building is one of the oldest churches in continuous service in South Carolina. is situated 1½ miles northwest of Waccamaw River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Georgetown and DeBordieu.

Photo: Thomson200, CC0.
, known for being a historic seaport, is nestled between Myrtle Beach and Charleston in South Carolina. It was established in 1732, making it the state’s third oldest city, behind Charleston and Beaufort.

Village
Colony, Beach or simply is a private, unincorporated community and census-designated place in , United States. is situated 6 miles east of Waccamaw River.

Waccamaw River

Latitude
33.3585° or 33° 21′ 31″ north
Longitude
-79.25672° or 79° 15′ 24″ west
Open location code
87529P5V+98
Geo­Names ID
4599921
Wiki­data ID
Q7958732
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Satellite Map

Discover Waccamaw River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Waccamaw River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: Waccamaw
  • Cebuano: Waccamaw River
  • Irish: Abhainn Waccamaw
  • Japanese: ワカマー川
  • Venetian: Waccamaw
  • Welsh: Afon Waccamaw

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Friendfield and Strawberry.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Waccamaw Point and L H Siau Bridge.

South Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach.

Curious Streams to Discover

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