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

Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church

Erected 1858

— Mr. Moody, builder —

Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Carpenter Gothic and Italianate style building constructed in 1858 as mission chapel of First Presbyterian Church. From 1858 to 1866 known as Second Presbyterian Church. Purchased by the congregation of First Colored Presbyterian Church in 1866. Organized as Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church in 1867. Associated with the Uunited Presbyterian Church from 1867 to 1983. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) from 1983 to present. The Rev. D.J. Sanders, editor of the Afro-American Presbyterian and president of Biddle College, was minister here from 1876 to 1885.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 34° 14.274′ N, 77° 56.412′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Chestnut Street west of North 8th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bowden-Foard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Altaffer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eckel-Spillman Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Greer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kahnweiler-Duls House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. Joseph Price House (about 300 feet away); Currie-Boon House (about 400 feet away); The Von Oesen House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. About Us. The historic CSPC is the original building that was erected by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, North Carolina in 1858. The building was erected as a result of a revival in 1858, which was part of the third great awakening that spawned new church construction all over the country, including Wilmington, North Carolina. (Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church) (Submitted on December 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Survey and Planning Unit, North Carolina Division of Archives and History; via North Carolina State Historic

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church Marker

Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Rev. Daniel Jackson Sanders (1847-1907) image. Click for full size.

J.L. Nichols; via New York Public Library (Public Domain), 1902

3. Rev. Daniel Jackson Sanders (1847-1907)

Born into slavery in Winnsboro, S.C., he was president of Biddle University (now Johnson C. Smith University) for 17 years.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.