Smithfield in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town of Smithfield
1777-1977
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 26, 2013
1. Town of Smithfield Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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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); Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Occupation of Smithfield (about 700 feet away); Johnston County War Memorial (about 800 feet away); World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (about 800 feet away); Johnston County Fountain Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Occupation of Smithfield (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 26, 2013
2. Town of Smithfield Marker
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 887 times since then and 32 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.
