Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John A. Winslow
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. John A. Winslow Marker
Capt. U.S.S. "Kearsarge", which sank Confederate raider "Alabama", 1864, rear admiral U.S. Navy, 1870-1873. Birthplace was one block west.
Erected 1950 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 34° 14.287′ N, 77° 56.789′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: Thomas F. Wood (a few steps from this marker); Thomas F. Price (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Marks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Joseph A. McNeil (about 300 feet away); The Beginning of Wilmington (about 400 feet away); Thalian Hall (about 400 feet away); America's Only Thunder Roll
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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. N 3rd St (facing south)
circa 1865
3. Capt. J.A. Winslow, USN
Library of Congress [LC-B813- 1788 A]
Photographed by J.O. Davidson, circa 1887
4. Kearsarge and Alabama (L. Prang & Co.)
"Hauling Down the Flag -- Surrender of the Alabama to the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864". The crew of one of Kearsarge's eleven-inch Dahlgren pivot guns is celebrating their victory. Library of Congress [LC-DIG-pga-04041]
1864
5. Capt. John Winslow & officers of USS Kearsarge
Ship's officers pose on deck, at Cherbourg, France, soon after her 19 June 1864 victory over CSS Alabama. Her Commanding Officer, Captain John A. Winslow, is 3rd from left, wearing a uniform of the 1862 pattern. Other officers are generally dressed in uniforms of 1863-64 types. View looks aft on the port side. At left is Kearsarge's after XI-inch Dahlgren pivot gun, with its training tracks on the deck alongside. U.S. Naval Historical Center [Photo NH 61669]
1864
6. United States Steamer Kearsarge
Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken in late 1864, upon the ship's return to the United States from European waters. U.S. Naval Historical Center [Photo NH 52023]
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
