On Sunday, June 1, 2008, there was a highway marker dedication ceremony memorializing Benjamin Hicks. The ceremony took place at the corner of St. Lukes and Ivor Roads in Southampton County.
Benjamin Hicks is a GGGrandfather of Tribal Councilman, Leroy Hardy. Hicks was honored because of his invention, the Peanut Picker. The Southampton Historical Society also has a display on Ben Hicks in the lobby of the Southampton County Courthouse.
Councilman Leroy Hardy and Chief Lynette Allston at Ben Hicks Dedication
