Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Benjamin Smith
Wilmington residence of
General Benjamin Smith
Elected Governor of
North Carolina in 1810.
New Hanover Historical Commission.
A.J. Howell E.S. Martin
James Sprunt W.A. McGirt
Erected by New Hanover Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 34° 14.06′ N, 77° 56.862′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on Dock Street, 0.1 miles west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Dye Company (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ahrens Building (about 400 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away); Second and Orange Street USO Club (about 500 feet away); Washington's Southern Tour (about 500 feet away); June 19, 1775 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . .
1. Benjamin Smith (North Carolina). Wikipedia (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Distinguished Wilmington Visitors. Cape Fear Historical Institute (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.