Winyaw
Winyaw is a term that can refer to several things, primarily a geographical location and a historical Native American tribe. Winyah Bay is a large estuary located in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It is formed by the confluence of the Waccamaw, Sampit, Black, and Pee Dee rivers, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The bay is a significant ecological area, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna, and has a long history of human habitation and maritime activity.
Historically, the Winyaw were a Native American tribe who inhabited the coastal region of what is now