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

William W. Loring

 
 
William W. Loring Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. William W. Loring Marker
Inscription. Major general in the Confederate Army, lieut. colonel in Mexican War, general in Egyptian Army, 1870-79. His birthplace was 1 bl. W.
 
Erected 1950 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-42.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-AmericanWar, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
 
Location. 34° 13.954′ N, 77° 56.749′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on South 3rd Street (U.S. 17) 0.1 miles south of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Catherine Kennedy Home (a few steps from this marker); Whistler's Mother (within shouting distance of this marker); George Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Toomer Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrian House (within shouting distance of this marker); Zebulon Latimer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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line); Fanning House (about 300 feet away); William E. Worth House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
S 3rd St (facing north) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. S 3rd St (facing north)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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