Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Washington
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. George Washington Marker
George Washington
was entertained
April 25, 1791.
Here also Henry Clay
was a guest April 9, 1844.
New Hanover Historical Commission
A.J. Howell E.S. Martin
James Sprunt W.A. McGirt
Erected 1919 by New Hanover Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1888.
Location. 34° 14.046′ N, 77° 56.91′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is at the intersection of South Front Street and Dock Street, on the right when traveling north on South Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ofiesh-Plisco Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Seigler Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Todd Building (within shouting distance of this marker); General Benjamin Smith
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Also see . . . Distinguished Wilmington Visitors. Cape Fear Historical Institute (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. S Front St & Dock St (facing west)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
3. S Front St & Dock St (facing north)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,186 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
