Franklin Square 'The Grove' - Southport, NC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 33° 55.233 W 078° 01.133
17S E 775602 N 3757350
This historic city park was dedicated to a former governor and has been the site of many historic events.
Waymark Code: WM8KFM
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
Views: 7

Site for this public park was given to the town of Smithville, which was named in his honor, by Governor Benjamin Smith. His legacy provided that land in this square be used for educational, fraternal, religious and recreational purposes.

The giant live oaks which canopy Franklin Square are hundreds of years old. “The Four Sisters,” behind the City Hall, have been played by children for many generations. Thousands of camellias and azaleas have been planted to beautify he park, and in late winger and early spring the park becomes a fairyland of color.

The walls around the area were built of ballast stone from sailing ships which more than one hundred years ago came into the harbor at Southport for cargo. The old fashioned pump s a relic of bygone days, and supplies cool, pure water from a deep well. Legend has it that one who drinks from this well will return for another visit to this community.
Marker Name: Franklin Square 'The Grove' - Southport, NC

Marker Type: City

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