Little River (Horry County, South Carolina)

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Little River
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Location of mouth
Location
Country United States
State South Carolina, North Carolina
County Georgetown County, South Carolina, Horry County, South Carolina, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Little River Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
  coordinates
33°50′45″N78°32′49″W / 33.84583°N 78.54694°W / 33.84583; -78.54694
  elevation
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The Little River flows through Little River, South Carolina, briefly touching the border with North Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at the Little River Inlet. A large portion of the river forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Due to USGS weather buoy off Little River Inlet, the Little River Inlet is often referred to in weather forecasts. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little River Inlet
  2. "Little River". Horry County Government. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. "Marine Weather". National Weather Service. Retrieved July 14, 2021.