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

Cassidey Shipyard

 
 
Cassidey Shipyard Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. Cassidey Shipyard Marker
Inscription. Confederate shipyard and outfitting station which completed the ironclad steam sloop Raleigh in 1863. Site is three blocks west.
 
Erected 1962 by Archives and Highway Departments.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US CivilWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
 
Location. 34° 13.763′ N, 77° 56.727′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (U.S. 17) and Church Street, on the right on South 3rd Street. 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. Alex Manly (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward B. Dudley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gregory Normal Institute (about 400 feet away); James Sprunt (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Beery House (about 500 feet away); Sprunt House (about 700 feet away); Judah P. Benjamin (about 700 feet away); Daggett-Taylor House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
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S 3rd St & Church St image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. S 3rd St & Church St
Wilmington waterfront (facing south) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
3. Wilmington waterfront (facing south)
 
 
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 1,162 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.   3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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