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

James F. Shober

1853-1889

 
 
James F. Shober Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
1. James F. Shober Marker
Inscription. 1st known black physician with an M.D. degree in N.C. Practiced 1878-89. Home and office stood one block north.
 
Erected 1982 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-83.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansScience & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
 
Location. 34° 14.17′ N, 77° 56.388′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 717 Market Street, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John N. Maffitt (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. Gould (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilmington Light Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Jane Langdon House (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilmington Coup (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
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James F. Shober Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
2. James F. Shober Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 10 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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