Conway Peanut Warehouse – Horry County, South Carolina
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Night falls on a familiar Conway landmark, the Peanut Warehouse. This shot was taken in December 2007 by John Brigman of Conway. Jeb writes: “Today the Peanut Warehouse is a venue for social events from high school proms to birthdays or gatherings of any sort. It, as well as two other warehouses, stands as a lasting monument to the business and culture of living on the Waccamaw River.”
Built in 1900 to store tobacco, the Peanut Warehouse was later used as a fertilizer and peanut warehouse (hence its name). As it is located just off the Waccamaw River, it played a role in the riverine and railroad economy that defined the area around the turn of the 20th century.
The Conway Peanut Warehouse and the Waccamaw Riverfront also play host to Bluegrass on the Waccamaw, a one-day bluegrass festival held the second Saturday of May each year.
6 Comments about Conway Peanut Warehouse
September 7th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I graduated from Conway in 86′ and was wanting to go back and have my son and another band play there. I was told Hundredth, Larry Biddles’ grandson’s band, has played there. My son and the other band play the same genre of music. I would have a lot of fans in the Conway and Columbia area to attend. Who would I contact if this could go on?
September 7th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hi Kenneth! The best place to start would probably be to give the Conway Chamber of Commerce a call at (843) 248-2273. I’m sure they’ll be able to get you in touch with the right people. Good Luck!
August 26th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Need the physical address of The Peanut Warehouse. We are visiting next week and would love to see this place. Thanks so much!
August 29th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Hi Louise! The Peanut Warehouse is located under the Main St Bridge — the address is 107 Main St, Conway, SC.
August 30th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Will be visiting from out of state in October. Can you point me to a local hotel or motel?
August 31st, 2012 at 7:12 am
Hi Lucy! Please check here for information on hotels in Conway! http://www.sciway.net/hotels/conway.html
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