Near Smithville in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spanish Attack
Erected 1948 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
Location. 34° 4.149′ N, 77° 57.389′ W. Marker is near Smithville, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is on River Road SE (U.S. 133) just north of Plantation Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnabow NC 28479, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Arthur Dobbs (a few steps from this marker); Brunswick (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Anderson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orton Plantation (approx. half a mile away); St. Philips Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Russellborough (approx. 1.7 miles away); Russelborough (approx. 1.7 miles away); Brunswick Town State Historic Site (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.
More about this marker. This marker was previously located 12 miles further north on this same road, near Belville. Photograph 3 shows it at the old location.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,648 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 14, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.