Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic First Baptist Church
Organized 1808
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 2, 2020
1. Historic First Baptist Church Marker
Rev. John L. Prichard, pastor, died a martyr to humanity in the yellow fever plague, 1862.
To The Glory Of Christ Who Sets Men Free
Erected 1958 by First Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 34° 14.151′ N, 77° 56.64′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Market Street (Business U.S. 17) west of Fifth Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Market St, 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. U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Wilmington Light Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Wilmington Coup (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Jane Langdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Baldwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Huggins House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Godfrey (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 2, 2020
2. Historic First Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2020, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2020, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
