Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Residence of James Iredell

Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-1799

Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, May 17, 2023

1. Residence of James Iredell Marker

Inscription. This house was the residence of
James Iredell, Associate Justice
U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-1799.

Here died Judge James Wilson,
signer, on August 21st, 1798.

This property was deeded to
John Wilkins, by Act of Assembly, 1740.
D.A.R. 1916

Erected 1916 by The Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1798.

Location. 36° 3.65′ N, 76° 36.433′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker can be reached from East Church Street east of North Broad Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the chimney. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 E Church St, Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1800-1827 Iredell House (a few steps from this marker); The Iredell House (a few steps from this marker); Bandon Plantation Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas C. Manning (within shouting distance of this marker); Edenton United Methodist Church

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Iredell (about 300 feet away); Samuel Johnston (about 300 feet away); The Edenton Academy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.

Regarding Residence of James Iredell. The James Iredell House is a historic home located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. The original section of the house was built in 1800, and it was expanded to its present configuration around 1827. The house is now a historic house museum and belongs to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources In 1790, President George Washington was searching for ideal candidates to be nominated to the first U.S. Supreme Court. Among others, he chose a 38-year-old Edentonian by the name of James Iredell, Sr. Two days later, February 12th, the Senate confirmed Iredell who became the youngest member of the original Supreme Court. Iredell is said to have worked closely with President George Washington and John Adams in establishing early standards of U.S. law. (Source: DAR historic-sites-and-properties james-iredell-house-historical-marker)

Residence of James Iredell Marker wide view of chimney with marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, May 17, 2023

2. Residence of James Iredell Marker wide view of chimney with marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.