Smithfield in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town of Smithfield
1777-1977
was chartered April 23, 1777
The Bicentennial of the
founding was commemorated
with a series of events
during April, 1977. The
capsule herein contains
momentos of our time
We ask that this time
capsule be opened in
April, 2077 at Smithfield's
Tricentennial celebration
Erected 1977 by Smithfield Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 35° 30.684′ N, 78° 20.983′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is on South Front Street north of East Johnston Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Front St, Smithfield NC 27577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hastings House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Town of Smithfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward W. Pou (about 400 feet away); Occupation of Smithfield (about 700 feet away); Sherman Receives News of Lee's Surrender in Smithfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedmen’s School, 1868 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ava Gardner (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sherman’s March (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 4, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.