Dobson in Surry County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sonker
— Hungry for History —
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 16, 2022
1. Sonker Marker
Hungry for History #8
Unique dessert thought to originate in Surry County in mid 1800s. Similar to cobbler, made with dough and fruit or sweet potato.
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Hungry for History series list.
Location. 36° 23.782′ N, 80° 43.4′ W. Marker is in Dobson, North Carolina, in Surry County. Marker is at the intersection of West Kapp Street and North Main Street (U.S. 601), on the left when traveling west on West Kapp Street. Marker is located on the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 West Atkins Street, Dobson NC 27017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tabitha A. Holton (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoneman’s Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers of Surry County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eng and Chang Bunker (approx. 6˝ miles away); Slave Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); Hardin Taliaferro (approx. 7.1 miles
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Also see . . . North Carolina Sonker. (Submitted on September 27, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 16, 2022
2. Sonker Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
