Waccamaw River
The Waccamaw River is a river, approximately 140 miles long, in southeastern North Carolina and eastern South Carolina in the United States. 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- 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.
Temple Beth Elohim
Synagogue
Photo: Sadie Day Pasha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Temple Beth Elohim is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 230 Screven Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, in the United States.
Georgetown Historic District
Park
Photo: Jack Boucher, Public domain.
Georgetown Historic District is a national historic district located at Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 49 contributing buildings in the central business district of Georgetown. Georgetown Historic District is situated 1½ miles northwest of Waccamaw River.
Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Prince George Winyah Parish Church is an Anglican church in Georgetown, South Carolina. Prince George Winyah is one of the oldest continuous congregations in South Carolina, and the church building is one of the oldest churches in continuous service in South Carolina. Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church is situated 1½ miles northwest of Waccamaw River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Georgetown and DeBordieu.
Georgetown
Photo: Thomson200, CC0.
Georgetown, 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.
DeBordieu
Village
DeBordieu Colony, DeBordieu Beach or simply DeBordieu is a private, unincorporated community and census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. DeBordieu is situated 6 miles east of Waccamaw River.
Waccamaw River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Georgetown County, South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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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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