Thomas Godfrey
Near this spot lies
Thomas Godfrey
Born in Philadelphia Pa. 1736
Died in Wilmington N.C. 1763
Author of
The Prince of Parthia
The first drama written
by an American and
produced upon the
professional stage in
the Colonies
Erected by
The N.C. Society Colonial
Dames of America
1929
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Market Street (U.S. 17) and South 4th Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
