Captain James Jack Statue

In May of 2010, The May 20th Society will celebrate the unveiling of the Spirit of Mecklenburg Statue of Captain James Jack at the corner of 4th Street and Kings Drive. A large central fountain between the new Pearl Street Bridge and Morehead Street will be the centerpiece of the greenway with casual seating and an overlook to Little Sugar Creek and a lower creekside plaza. Flanked by trees all around, the fountain, at an estimated 70 feet wide, will be a major attraction. The Little Sugar Creek greenway emphasizes the connectivity needed to serve as alternative transportation to retail and uptown destinations. It also provides passive recreation and activity focal points to engage people throughout the day and into the evening hours.