Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Leora Hiatt McEachern
March 4, 1909 November 17, 1982
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
1. Leora Hiatt McEachern Marker
The lower plaque has no relation to the upper one. It reads “The cross above this hall is dedicated to the memory of Right Reverend Alfred Augustin-Watson, D.D.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.
Location. 34° 14.121′ N, 77° 56.694′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on South 4th Street just south of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), 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.
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: Cornelius Harnett (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Godfrey (a few steps from this marker); St. James Church (a few steps from this marker); Baldwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Huggins House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Wilmington Fire Stations (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
More about this marker. The marker faces
this page online
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
2. Leora Hiatt McEachern Marker
The cross referred to in the lower plaque is at the top of this photograph. This photo was taken from 4th Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Better photograph of the marker • a portrait of Leora McEachern • a brief biography • a bibliography • Can you help?
