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

USS North Carolina

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 1, 1992

1. USS North Carolina Marker

Inscription. World War II battleship. Launched, June 13, 1940. Served in Pacific. 1942-1945. Decommissioned 1947. Berthed here 1961.

Erected by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-86.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1940.

Location. 34° 14.082′ N, 77° 57.324′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on USS North Carolina Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 USS North Carolina Rd, 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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: Enemies No More (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Torpedoes Headed for Formation (about 600 feet away); 20MM Anti-Aircraft Guns (about 700 feet away); Focus on Foc’sle Equipment (about 700 feet away); Admiral’s Cabin (about 700 feet away); 1.1-inch Quadruple Mount Gun (about 700 feet away); 20mm Clipping Room (about 700 feet away); Battle Ribbons and Kill Board (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 1, 1992

2. USS North Carolina Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 1, 1992

3. USS North Carolina Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 14, 2025

4. USS North Carolina Marker

USS North Carolina national historic landmark plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 14, 2025

5. USS North Carolina national historic landmark plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.