Longs, South Carolina Explained

Official Name:Longs, South Carolina
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:South Carolina
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Horry
Timezone:Eastern
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:29568
Area Code:843, 854

Longs is a small unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It lies north of 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 locally owned businesses. The area is growing at a steady pace along with the other suburbs and communities of the Grand Strand.

While Longs is centered around the intersection of Highways 9 and 905, its postal area covers areas along the S.C. 90. To the south of Highway 90, the city of North Myrtle Beach has started to annex and incorporate vast swaths of land that lie in the 29568 zip code. Communities such as Bells Lake and the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park lie in this area.

History

Of historical note, Longs became established when the Long family, who still have descendants living in South Carolina, California, North Carolina, and New York, began the construction of many public buildings and works including a Baptist church.[1] 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Profile . JD Long Masonry a full service masonry contractor . 7 February 2024 . 28 October 2013.