Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
David Walker
ca. 1796-1830
Erected 2006 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-105.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Communications. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 34° 14.853′ N, 77° 56.86′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles south of North 2nd 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. Wilmington and Weldon Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Edwin A. Alderman (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Stephen A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named St. Stephen A.M.E. Church (approx. half a mile away); Rulfs House (approx. half a mile away); The Sprunt Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grace Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry F. Otten House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . .
1. David Walker. PBS Africans in America (Submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. David Walker: Black Wilmington Abolitionist. Cape Fear Historical Institute (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,234 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.