SOUTHEASTERN NC: Southport

Quaint, quiet and historic, all aptly describe the fishing town of Southport.  Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River on the Atlantic Ocean, Southport was an ideal location for riverboat captains who settled there.  Southport was originally incorporated in 1792 as Smithville named for North Carolina Governor Benjamin Smith, who served valiantly [...]

By |2018-02-27T15:44:27-04:00February 27th, 2018|Southport NC, State Information|Comments Off on SOUTHEASTERN NC: Southport

Coastal Living Magazine Contest for Happiest Seaside Town

Southport, North Carolina is currently in the running for Coastal Living Magazine’s  title “America’s Happiest Seaside Town of 2015” and we can’t help but think it isn’t all about the mild climate, outdoor activities and the history of this area that makes Southport such an obvious choice. Coastal Living will be hosting the contest until [...]

By |2020-04-09T13:35:29-04:00March 20th, 2015|Southport NC, State Information|Comments Off on Coastal Living Magazine Contest for Happiest Seaside Town