Southport Magazine

Southport is well known for its role in America’s history. To help tell this story, the Southport Historical Society has long provided the community with a walking tour collection of historical markers. Each marker details an important Southport historical event or location. A few years ago, the Historical Society installed new markers, and the vintage markers they replaced were put into storage.

Recently, volunteers discovered the stored markers. Recognizing their historical and sentimental significance, volunteers prepared them for display by creating custom wooden frames. Over the next several months, the markers will be on tour at various locations throughout Southport. From May 31 to June 24, 2023, the Southport Historical Society will hold an online auction at  https://shsnc.travelpledgeauctions.com/Eventto help each marker find its permanent home. 

The markers up for auction can be found at the following locations:

Ricky Evans Gallery: Church and State

Harper Library – Southport: Lord Street: Houses of the Lord

Ports of Call Bistro: Franklin Square Park: The Oak Grove

Southport Realty: C.B. Caroon Company

Franklin Square Gallery: Franklin Square Park: The Oak Grove

The Brunswick Center at Southport: Southport Shrimping Industry

Southport Town Hall – Finance department: CSS North Carolina

Fort Johnston Museum and Visitor Center: TM Thompson