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Horry County honors its namesake

Published: October 29, 2012

Sons of the American Revolution members Ronald J. Horton (left) and Richard Johnson (right) wait for ceremonies to begin at the Brigadier General Peter Horry bust unveiling Monday. To commemorate the county's 210th anniversary, The Horry County Council commissioned the bust which sits on a granite base and sits in the atrium of the Horry County Government and Justice Center in downtown Conway. The Sun News Photo by Steve Jessmore sjessmore@thesunnews.com

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By Brad Dickerson

MYRTLE BEACH — Horry County paid homage Monday to the man for whom the county is named.

County officials unveiled a bronze sculpture of Peter Horry inside the Horry County Government and Justice Center.

Lubbock, Texas artist Garland Weeks designed the bust, while Coastal Monument of Conway created the stone base that it’s mounted on.

On the base are the names of the 1801 commissioners on one side, the names of the 2011 Horry County Council members on the other side and a brief bio of Peter Horry on the front.

The total amount for both the bust and the stone base was slightly above $16,200.

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