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Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

William Tryon

 
 
William Tryon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. William Tryon Marker
Inscription.
Here stood the residence of
William Tryon Governor of
North Carolina, from April 3, 1765,
to June 30, 1771. Stamp Master
William Houston was brought out
from the house and forced to
resign his office Nov. 16, 1765.
New Hanover Historical Commission

 
Erected by New Hanover Historical Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1736.
 
Location. 34° 14.114′ N, 77° 56.981′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Water Street, in the median on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beery's Shipyard (here, next to this marker); Custom House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); June 19, 1775 (about 300 feet away); Ahrens Building (about 400 feet away); George Washington (about 500 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 600 feet away); D. R. Foster Building (about 600 feet away); Betts-Harr Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
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1. William Tryon. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 

2. The Stamp Act Crisis in North Carolina. North Carolina Digital History, UNC (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 
 
Market St & S Water St image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. Market St & S Water St
The USS North Carolina is visible in the background.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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Mar. 18, 2024