Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Louis Toomer Moore
1885-1961
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. Louis Toomer Moore Marker
Historian, preservationist, journalist, photographer. Director, Chamber of Commerce. A founder of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Chairman, New Hanover County Historical Commission. Member of area's pioneer family. His pictures & records in County Library.
Erected by The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, Inc.
Erected by Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications.
Location. 34° 13.989′ N, 77° 56.754′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Orange 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zebulon Latimer House (a few steps from this marker); George Davis (a few steps from this marker); St. John's Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Latimer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Savage House (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . .
1. Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear. Society Website (Submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Louis Toomer Moore. NCpedia entry (Submitted on March 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. Latimer House, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
via Find A Grave, unknown
3. Louis Toomer Moore
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
4. Louis Toomer Moore Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
5. Louis Toomer Moore Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,039 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
