Longs, South Carolina

Longs, South Carolina
Unincorporated Community
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Horry
Time zone Eastern
Area code(s) 843

Longs is a small unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It lies directly west and northwest of North Myrtle Beach, located at the intersection of S.C. 9 and S.C. 905. Longs consists of many new developments, planned communities, a few golf courses, and many business. The area is growing at a fast and steady pace along with the other suburbs and communities of the Grand Strand.

History

Of historical note, Longs became mostly founded and known when the Long family, who still have descendants living in South Carolina and Virginia, began the construction of many public buildings and works including a Baptist church. The family moved into the construction and masonry industries with corporations such as JD Long Masonry and Long Enterprises stretching far along the east coast of the United States.

Coordinates: 33°56′19″N 78°43′59″W / 33.93861°N 78.73306°W / 33.93861; -78.73306


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