Near Smithville in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Spanish Attack

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 5, 2017

1. Spanish Attack Marker

Inscription. A Spanish expedition captured the town of Brunswick, 1748, during King George’s War, but was soon driven away by the colonial militia.

Erected 1948 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.

Location. 34° 4.149′ N, 77° 57.389′ W. Marker is near Smithville, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. It is on River Road SE (U.S. 133) just north of Plantation Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnabow NC 28479, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Arthur Dobbs (a few steps from this marker); Brunswick (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Anderson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orton Plantation (approx. half a mile away); Alfred Moore (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stamp Act (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Philips Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Russellborough (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.

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this marker. This marker was previously located 12 miles further north on this same road, near Belville. Photograph 3 shows it at the old location.

Spanish Attack Marker and two others image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 5, 2017

2. Spanish Attack Marker and two others

Spanish Attack on Brunswick image. Click for full size.

1967 tessera mosaic by Claude Howell. Photograph by J.J. Prats, February 16, 2017

3. Spanish Attack on Brunswick

This mosaic was created for and can be seen at Brunswick Town State Historic Park visitor center.

Spanish Attack Marker at its previous location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008

4. Spanish Attack Marker at its previous location

This photograph shows the marker when it was near Bellville, some 12 miles north.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,866 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 14, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.