Benjamin Smith 1756-1826
Inscription
Governor, 1810-1811,
legislator, soldier,
benefactor of UNC. His
plantation, "Belvedere," was
6 miles northeast.
Location
AddressUS 17/NC 87 at Jackeys Creek bridge southwest of Belville
CountyBrunswick
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.209250, -78.030510
Sources
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