The town of Smithfield was established in 1777. Downtown Smithfield is walkable with wide sidewalks…read moreand crosswalks. The Ava Gardner Museum is a big tourist attraction. The Johnston County Heritage Museum is another great museum to visit. Downtown Smithfield has a variety of dining options, from the Diner, to pizza, to Indian to a coffee/tea shop with brunch options to a New York City deli. There are twenty-four historic landmarks from the Courthouse, originally built in 1921 and expanded in 1988, to the Esquire Barber Shop, which has been in the building since 1930. Howell Theatre was a cinema for 90 years. Go check out the historic buildings for the architecture. A walking tour is offered. There are several boutiques in downtown as well for those looking for unique items and quality service.

Only 6 minutes away from post, Spring Lake is the most accessible library from the north-eastern…read moreborder. + Parking is plentiful + Free wifi + Mostly quiet + Many desks for studying + Fantastic, helpful librarians who know their policies + Selection is not the biggest, but you may transfer books in between library in the county The only minus about this branch is its size and therefore its range of activities. No book club, chess club, quilting or yoga classes exist at this facility yet. Looking forward to new developments!

This landfill is your typical landfill. $2 per 100lbs of refuse. Cash only. Great access from…read moreHighway 55.

Tammy, Heather and the board of directors really know how to help promote your business. I am a…read moremember in several Chamber of Commerce's but I have never had more of a return on my investment that I have from the Dunn Chamber.

Delightful and local…read more The small town feel goes both ways. You won't find huge crowds, but there might be a wait due to few employees. Always love getting postage or dropping off packages here. Helpful and kind, best post office in the area.

Located at the corner of Main Street and Front Street, this marker points out the successes of one…read moreof Lillington's natives. Robert B. Morgan's law office is on Yelp but does not have any reviews. The marker has the same text on both sides, reading "Robert B. Morgan U.S. Senator, 1975-1981 Born 1925, Advocate of good government and the common man; North Carolina State Senator; Attorney General of North Carolina; Chairman, Board of Trustees, East Carolina University; Smithsonian Regent; Naval Officer; Law Office located one block east." The county visitor's bureau is nearby for parking to stop for the sign. [Review 274 of 2024 - 3531 in North Carolina - 21309 overall.]

This marker is located at the main intersection of Lillington where Main Street meets Front Street…read more It points out the history of the namesake of this city. The marker reads, "Revolutionary leader, Whig colonel in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, 1776. His grave is 9 miles northeast." Online, there is more information. " Alexander Lillington, Whig colonel at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, was born in 1720 in Beaufort Precinct. Lillington was orphaned and raised by his uncle Edward Mosley. Lillington made his living as a planter but increasingly with time defined himself as politician. In 1748 he was a lieutenant in the New Topsail company of militia which repelled a Spanish attack. Lillington's military prowess did not go unnoticed. On February 27, 1776, he played a leading role in the Patriot victory at Moore's Creek Bridge. Soon after Lillington was appointed colonel of the Sixth Regiment of North Carolina Continentals. Eight months later he resigned from the position, citing the fact that he was "unable to go on parole" due to "old age."" "Throughout the time that Lillington spent on the military track, he also made his mark in government. Lillington represented New Hanover County in the colonial assembly and was appointed justice of the peace in 1764. In 1775 he was elected as New Hanover County's safety commissioner. Lillington, along with John Ashe and Thomas Lloyd, directed protests to prevent the implementation of the Stamp Act. In 1779 he returned to the military and was named brigadier general in the district of Wilmington." [Review 326 of 2024 - 3582 in North Carolina - 21360 overall]

A sweet spot in a quaint little community! Books for all ages. New ones being added. Come check us…read moreout!