New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Wright Stanly House
Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
1. John Wright Stanly House Marker
Erected 1970 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number C-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 6.448′ N, 77° 2.667′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. It is on George Street just north of Pollock Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bern NC 28562, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named John Wright Stanly House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Lurking as Spies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tryon Palace (about 300 feet away); James Walker Hood (about 400 feet away); George H. White (about 600 feet away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. John Wright Stanly House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Jones House (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Attmore-Oliver House (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . John Wright Stanley House. More information, and pictures, hosted by the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. (Submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
2. John Wright Stanley House
Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
3. A related John Wright Stanly House Marker
Built ca. 1779-1783 by J. W. Stanly, wealthy merchant and ship-owner. The house originally stood on the southwest corner of New and Middle Streets. It was moved to this site in 1966.
This separate marker was placed by the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens.
This separate marker was placed by the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,839 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 20, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
