Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Davis
March 11, 2010
1. George Davis UDC Monument (west face)
(west face)
George Davis
Senator and Attorney General of the Confederate States of America
1820-1896
(south face)
Scholar
Patriot
Statesman
Christian
(east face)
His wisdom illustrated the principles of law and equity. His eloquence commanded the admiration of his peers. Beloved for his stainless integrity, his memory dwells in the hearts of his people. Shining in the pure excellence of virtue and refinement, he exemplified, with dignity and simplicity, with gentle courtesy and Christian faith, the true heart of chivalry in Southern manhood.
(north face)
Erected in loving memory by
The United Daughters of the Confederacy
Erected 1911 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 14.134′ N, 77° 56.745′ W. Marker was in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It was in Riverfront. It was at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and North 3rd Street, in the median on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Old Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Atkinson (a few steps from this marker); St. James Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Beerys Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Baker Glover Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Cornwallis (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); John Burgwin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . .
1. The George Davis Monument. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 15, 2010.)
2. George Davis: Christian, Senator, Attorney General. Cape Fear Historical Institute Papers (Submitted on March 18, 2010.)
3. What happened to Wilmington's Confederate statues? City officials aren't saying much. StarNews Online (11/21/2022) (Submitted on June 27, 2025.)
March 11, 2010
2. George Davis UDC Monument (south face)
March 11, 2010
3. George Davis UDC Monument (east face)
March 11, 2010
4. George Davis UDC Monument (north face)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
5. George Davis Monument (South Face)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
6. George Davis Statue
Bronze by Francis H. Packer (1873–1957) is approx. 7½ feet tall on a 5 foot base.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
7. Detail of Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,837 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2010. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
