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

Alex Manly

1866-1944

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

1. Alex Manly Marker

Inscription. Edited black-owned Daily Record four blocks east. Mob burned his office, Nov. 10, 1898, leading to "race riot" & restrictions on black voting in N.C.

Erected 2007 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-103.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1898.

Location. 34° 13.785′ N, 77° 56.73′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. 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. Cassidey Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward B. Dudley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregory Normal Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); James Sprunt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Beery House (about 400 feet away); Judah P. Benjamin

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(about 600 feet away); James Hasell (about 700 feet away); Sprunt House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . . Essay: "The events of November 10, 1898 in Wilmington ...". ... What is traditionally termed a "race riot" has also been called a massacre, rebellion, revolt, race war, and coup d'etat. The peculiar circumstances of the Wilmington event, involving the removal of the legally elected mayor and city council and installation of revolt leader Alfred Moore Waddell, make this last term an apt one. ... (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. "Wilmington Coup d'etat, 1898"; "red shirts"; Jim Crow; acts of terrorism

S 3rd St (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

2. S 3rd St (facing south)

Alexander Manly, <br>Afro-American journalist image. Click for full size.

circa 1870 /1890

3. Alexander Manly,
Afro-American journalist

- also said to be a descendant of Charles Manly, the last Whig Party Governor of North Carolina, 1869-1871.

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 1,694 times since then and 182 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 25, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.