Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States Colored Troops
Erected 2010 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-111.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists.
Location. 34° 14.256′ N, 77° 55.327′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and South 21st Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. The marker is near the entrance to Wilmington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2011 Market Street, Wilmington NC 28405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Address by President Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmington National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Cemetery System (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazlehurst House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jarman House (about 600 feet away); Saint Amand House (about 600 feet away); Dosher-Lowenstein House (about 700 feet away); Schaefer House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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