Southport
Area Statistics:
Population
3,137
Average Household Income
$48,333
Estimated Average House or Condo Value
$264,900
Elevation
20 feet
Area Facts:
- Southport has served as the backdrop for many TV and film productions including Dawson’s Creek, Under the Dome, A Walk to Remember and Safe Haven.
- Southport was originally founded as the town of Smithville in 1792 but changed its name to better promote itself as a port city.
- The annual North Carolina Fourth of July Festival attracts 40,000 to 50,000 visitors each year to Southport.
Important Links:
City Site: http://www.cityofsouthport.com/
Area Chamber of Commerce: http://www.southport-oakisland.com/
Calendar of Events: http://www.cityofsouthport.com/index.aspx?page=205
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