Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. James Church
Thomas U. Walter, Architect Philadelphia
| | 1839/40; 1885 | |
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
1. St. James Church Marker
Thomas U. Walter, Architect – Philadelphia
John S. Norris, Supervising Architect – New York
C. H. Dahl, Principal Carpenter – New York
John C. Wood, Principal Mason – Nantucket
Oldest house of worship in Wilmington, built for Episcopal parish established in 1729. First mature example of Gothic Revival style in North Carolina. Chancel altered and south transept added in 1885 from plans of New York Architect, Henry C. Dudley.
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.
Location. 34° 14.118′ N, 77° 56.752′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street (Business U.S. 74) and Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north on North 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: John Burgwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Cornwallis (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgwin-Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Atkinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. George Davis (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This link is to the official North Carolina Historical Marker that is around the corner on Market Street.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
2. St. James Church Marker
Marker is to the right of the main entrance doors.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
3. St. Paul's Church Seal
This seal is located to the left of the main entry doors.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
4. St. James Church
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 955 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
