Lily's Lore and Legends

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"Monkey Junction Monkeys, Wilmington, North Carolina" (1985) The Legend of the Monkey Junction Monkeys Escaped Circus Act? Side Show? Location: Wilmington, North Carolina 28412 If you have ever been to Wilmington NC, you may have noticed a particular area of town called "Monkey Junction", where highways 421 and 132 merge (locally known as Carolina Beach Road and College Road, respectively). Just a quick little pit stop on the way to Carolina and Kure Beaches, locals and tourists alike often wonder how this area got its funny little name.  The Lore There are more than a couple of stories floating around town and the internet as to how Monkey Junction arrived at its name. 1. References Tregembo Animal Park/Tote-Em-In Zoo. 2. Circus monkeys escaped in the area. 3. Man with an organ grinder had a monkey and sold peanuts. 4. A gas station owner had a few monkeys to entice tourists to stop and spend money. Historical and Current Maps marking the intersection of Carolina B

Call for Submissions! Hey y'all, Lily here. I am working on the research for the following spooky spots and spirits and would LOVE to include any personal stories, photos, videos, or whatever that you may have. Use my fun little submission form to give me all the details and I will be in touch! (Seeing this post after I've posted the lore? Submit your stories for future updates!) Upcoming Posts USS Battleship North Carolina - Wilmington, North Carolina Seneca Guns - Coastal North Carolina Devil's Tramping Ground - Chatham County, North Carolina Normie the Lake Norman Monster - Lake Norman, North Carolina The Gray Man of Pawleys Island - Pawleys Island, South Carolina Submit Your Story Here! Until next time lore lovers, stay spooky 💖 ~Lily Submit your Stories and Suggestions Subscribe for Post Updates Support the Blog Follow Lily's Lore & Legends on Twitter