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Southport is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Back in the 18th century, British settlements along this stretch of coast were afflicted by buccaneers and Spanish frigates to the point that a fortification named Fort Johnston had to be built, around which a town then called Smithville after Revolutionary War figure Benjamin Smith took shape, which eventually became known as Southport (in the hopes that it would initiate maritime traffic). But if anything Southport is a leisure and retirement haven, although granted it does have some military and nuclear power facilities nearby. It's also a filming location, such as for the movies Safe Haven and Nights in Rodanthe that you might have seen.

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Southport from Pier1
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Map of Southport (North Carolina)
  • Franklin Square Art Gallery. An association of local artisans in varying media including paintings and pottery all displayed for your enjoyment in a beautiful historic building. Admission is free.
  • The Southport Maritime Museum. A collection of memorabilia pertaining to the vast nautical history of Southport, the Lower Cape Fear and Southeastern North Carolina.
  • 1 Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center, 203 E Bay St (right behind the Southport Maritime Museum), +1 910 457-7927. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. Old history.
  • 2 Orton Plantation & Gardens. Located about halfway between Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina, on the west bank of the Cape Fear River. It has been the site for many dramatic documentaries and action films. Orton Plantation (Q7105097) on Wikidata Orton Plantation on Wikipedia
Orton House at Orton Plantation, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Orton Plantation driveway

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  • J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

924 N Howe St

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The town of Oak Island is just a short drive away.


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