Georgetown County · Marker 22-04
Prospect Hill
U.S. Hwy. 17, E of Georgetown, about 1.7 mi. E of the Waccamaw River
Front inscription
On his tour south to inspect the defenses of the Atlantic coast, President Monroe reached Prospect Hill, Col. Benjamin Huger's residence, April 21, 1819. During his stay, April 21-24, he was lavishly entertained by his host and by the citizens and the town council of Georgetown.