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

Adam Empie, D.D.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

1. Adam Empie, D.D. Marker

Inscription. First chaplain of U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1813-1817; president William and Mary College; rector St. James Church. Grave ¾ mi. N.E.

Erected 1956 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 34° 14.092′ N, 77° 56.752′ 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 north of Dock Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. Donald MacRae House (a few steps from this marker); Rose Greenhow (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); John Burgwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgwin-Wright House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Charles Cornwallis (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Adam Empie. NCpedia entry (Submitted on March 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Rev Adam Empie I D.D. Geni entry (Submitted on March 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

N 3rd St (facing north) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

2. N 3rd St (facing north)

Adam Empie, D.D. image. Click for full size.

via Geni, unknown

3. Adam Empie, D.D.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.