Lockwood Folly Marketplace...It's Not Just a Store, It's a Destination



Imagine if you will a destination near the banks of a pristine river…a spot where friends and neighbors journeyed more than a century ago by foot and horse-drawn wagon to purchase the necessities of life. It’s the early 1800’s and the place is a central trading post established well-up the Lockwood Folly River in a town the locals came to call “Supply,” for the many supplies they were able to purchase there. Just around that same river bend in 1943, Odell and Berta Blanton began operating their quaint general store. It was a bustling, neighborhood gathering place, proudly serving the community as it grew and expanded to a new and larger building in 1963. And now, four generations later in that same building, the commitment to service continues through their great granddaughter, Lindsay Hewett. Born and raised near the banks of the Lockwood Folly River, Lindsay has roots buried deep in the rich soil of Brunswick County. With an unmistakable southern drawl, Lindsay speaks well to the importance of supporting her local community. Whether she’s celebrating her heritage at a family pig-pickin’ or seeking new vendors for the marketplace, her excitement is contagious.