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

June 19, 1775

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. June 19, 1775 Marker

Inscription.
Here the citizens of New Hanover County on June 19, 1775, made the following pledge for defense of the country; “We do unite ourselves under every tie of religion and honor and associate as a band in her defense against every foe; hereby solemnly engaging that whenever our continental or provincial councils shall decree it necessary we will go forth and be ready to sacrifice our lives and fortunes to secure her freedom and safety.”

New Hanover Historical Commission — A.J. Howell, James Sprunt, E.S. Martin, W.A. McGirt

Erected by New Hanover Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1775.

Location. 34° 14.127′ N, 77° 56.915′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and North Front Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Market Street, 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. Ahrens Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Beery's Shipyard (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Tryon (about 300 feet away); D. R. Foster Building (about 400 feet away); Betts-Harr Building (about 400 feet away); Warren Building (about 400 feet away); Here Stood the Residence of William Hooper (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Prerevolutionary Resolves.

As North Carolina chafed at British rule and edged toward independence during 1774 and 1775, the former colony was governed largely by a new Provincial Congress and, at the county level, by local Committees of Safety. The North Carolina resolves of 1774 affirmed loyalty to the Crown while also declaring that the colonists could not be taxed without their consent or the consent of their elected representatives. Another series of resolves, more emphatic and advocating complete independence from Great Britain, was passed after the 19 Apr. 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord, in Massachusetts, which marked the beginning of armed conflict with Britain. The New Hanover County Committee of Safety drew up an "association" that
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. June 19, 1775 Marker
(looking east along Market Street • marker is on sidewalk at left)
was "unanimously agreed to, by the inhabitants" on 19 June 1775. Although holding out hope for "a reconciliation" with Britain, the New Hanover committee stated that "under our present circumstances, we shall be justified... in resisting force by force."

(Submitted on June 18, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.