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Commission approves Green Sea historic marker text and agrees on siting with landowner
Summary
The commission approved marker text for Green Sea and agreed a landowner would allow a marker placement off the right-of-way; commissioners discussed local history and voted to proceed with the language and location.
The commission approved the proposed text for a Green Sea historic marker and discussed siting details after staff reported that the landowner consented to placement off the right-of-way. Jamie Tompkins relayed local historical context, including Norton's landholdings in the 1780s, and commissioners asked staff to obtain a short written statement from the owner confirming placement.
Tompkins summarized background research: "In 1784, mister Norton, who owned that mill, bought 200 acres of land. And it's by 1785, he owned 5,000 acres of land in Horry County." Commissioners clarified that earlier packet language saying the old intersection was at Green Sea Baptist Church was incorrect; the suggested marker location aligns with the historical Norton's Crossroads. The commission voted to approve the text and the chosen location, and staff will secure the owner's statement for the file.
Members also discussed whether a right-of-way placement was required; staff said the marker can be placed on private property with an owner's statement, and the county can move it later if necessary. The commission asked staff to proceed with production once the documentation is complete.
