Kure Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bromine Extraction
Photographed By S. C. McCullough, August 1, 2018
1. Bromine Extraction Marker
Erected 1993 by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-98.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 34° 0.325′ N, 77° 54.205′ W. Marker is in Kure Beach, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Marker is on Fort Fisher Boulevard (U.S. 421) one mile south of Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Fort Fisher Blvd, Kure Beach NC 28449, 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. Modern Greece (approx. 2.2 miles away); River Road Sally Port (approx. 2½ miles away); Lamb Expands the Fort, 1862-1865 (approx. 2½ miles away); Shepherd’s Battery (approx. 2½ miles away); Growth of Fort Fisher, 1861-1862 (approx. 2½ miles away); History Trail (approx. 2½ miles away); Restoration of Shepherd’s Battery (approx.
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Photographed By S. C. McCullough, August 4, 2018
2. Underwater hazard remains from the intake pipe.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by S. C. McCullough of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2018, by S. C. McCullough of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
