Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gregory Normal Institute
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. Gregory Normal Institute Marker
School for blacks, 1868-1921. Founded by American Missionary Assoc. Named for benefactor James H. Gregory. Was 4 blocks E.
Erected 1988 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-88.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 34° 13.824′ N, 77° 56.719′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Nun Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd 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. Edward B. Dudley (within shouting distance of this marker); James Sprunt (within shouting distance of this marker); Alex Manly (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Beery House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cassidey Shipyard (about 400 feet away); Judah P. Benjamin (about 400 feet
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Also see . . . Gregory Normal Institute. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. S 3rd St & Nun St (facing north)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
