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

James Gibbons

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

1. James Gibbons Marker

Inscription. Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, 1886-1921. Installed as vicar apostolic of North Carolina (1868-72) at St. Thomas Church ½ bl. W.

Erected 1950 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.

Location. 34° 14.048′ N, 77° 56.761′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Dock Street, on the right when traveling south 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. Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this marker); Henry Bacon (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Greenhow (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodrow Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald MacRae House (within shouting distance of this

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

marker); Kidder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Empie, D.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . James Gibbons. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Roman Catholicism

S 3rd St (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

2. S 3rd St (facing south)

Marker is in front of the Graystone Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010

3. Marker is in front of the Graystone Inn

James Gibbons (1834—1921) image. Click for full size.

4. James Gibbons (1834—1921)

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 1,214 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.