Green Sea, South Carolina facts for kids
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Green Sea, South Carolina
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John P. Derham House
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 Green Sea, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Green Sea, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 105 |
| • Density | 59.52/sq mi (22.99/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| ZIP Code |
29545
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| Area code(s) | 843 |
| FIPS code | 45-30760 |
Green Sea is a small community in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is an unincorporated place, meaning it is not part of an official city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau defines it for gathering statistics.
Green Sea is located near the city of Loris. In the 2020 census, 105 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
The Green Sea area has a long history. It first got a post office on February 15, 1870. Over the next ten years, the post office opened and closed a few times.
On November 8, 1880, a new postmaster, Richard C. Powell, took over. He changed the name of the post office to Powellville. The name stayed Powellville until June 18, 1902. Then, it changed back to Green Sea.
A special building in Green Sea is the John P. Derham House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Who Lives Here?
The United States Census helps us learn about the people living in different places. In 2020, the population of Green Sea was 105 people.
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| 2020 | 105 | — | |
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Getting Around
Green Sea has its own small airport. Its official code is S79. This airport helps people travel to and from the community.
Learning and Fun
Green Sea is home to a public library. It is a branch of the Horry County Memorial Library system. Libraries are great places for everyone to read books, learn new things, and find information.
