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Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

General Benjamin Smith

 
 
General Benjamin Smith Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. General Benjamin Smith Marker
Inscription.
Here stood the
Wilmington residence of
General Benjamin Smith
Elected Governor of
North Carolina in 1810.
New Hanover Historical Commission.
A.J. Howell E.S. Martin
James Sprunt W.A. McGirt

 
Erected by New Hanover Historical Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
 
Location. 34° 14.06′ N, 77° 56.862′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on Dock Street, 0.1 miles west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Dye Company (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ahrens Building (about 400 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away); Second and Orange Street USO Club (about 500 feet away); Washington's Southern Tour (about 500 feet away); June 19, 1775 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
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1. Benjamin Smith (North Carolina). Wikipedia (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 

2. Distinguished Wilmington Visitors. Cape Fear Historical Institute (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 
 
Dock St (facing east) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. Dock St (facing east)
Dock St (facing north) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
3. Dock St (facing north)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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