Franklin Square-“The Grove”
N 33° 55.217 W 078° 01.128
17S E 775611 N 3757320
Marker is in Southport, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is on North Dry Street south of E West Street
Waymark Code: WM7X6M
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2009
Views: 4
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.
Th 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.
Group that erected the marker: town of Smithville
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
North Dry Street
Southport, NC
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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