Southport in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Robert Ruark
1915 - 1965
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008
1. Robert Ruark Marker
Columnist and author. His 1957 novel The Old Man and the Boy based on childhood visits with grandparents 1 block W.
Erected 1991 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 33° 55.167′ N, 78° 1.196′ W. Marker is in Southport, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is at the intersection of Howe Street (State Highway 211) and Nash Street, on the right when traveling south on Howe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southport NC 28461, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert C. Ruark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southport’s First Fire Alarm (about 400 feet away); Franklin Square (about 500 feet away); Indian Trail Tree (about 600 feet away); Mrs. Jessie Stevens Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Catalino Tingzon (approx. 0.2 miles away); (Map of the First 100 Lots) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Johnston (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southport.
Related marker.
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Also see . . .
1. Robert Ruark. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Robert Ruark (1915-1965). North Carolina History Project entry (Submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Robert Ruark
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008
3. Robert C. Ruark House
On Lord Street, corner of Nash.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008
4. Robert Ruark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,123 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
