Near Smithville in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brunswick
Erected 1954 by the Archives Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-54.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.
Location. 34° 4.165′ N, 77° 57.38′ W. Marker is near Smithville, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is on Plantation Road north of Plantation Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnabow NC 28479, 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. Arthur Dobbs (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Anderson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orton Plantation (approx. half a mile away); St. Philips Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Russellborough (approx. 1.7 miles away); Russelborough (approx. 1.8 miles away); Brunswick Town State Historic Site (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.
More about this marker. This marker was originally erected at 34° 3.79′ N, 77° 57.495′ W, at the entrance to the Orton Plantation Gardens, now permanently closed.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.