Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Davis
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. George Davis UDC Monument (west face)
George Davis
Senator and Attorney General
of the Confederate States of America
1820-1896
(south face)
Scholar
Patriot
Statesman
Christian
(east face)
His wisdom illustrated the
principles of law and equity.
His eloquence commanded
the admiration of his peers.
Beloved for his stainless
integrity, his memory dwells
in the hearts of his people.
Shining in the pure excellence
of virtue and refinement,
he exemplified, with dignity
and simplicity, with gentle
courtesy and Christian faith,
the true heart of chivalry
in Southern manhood.
(north face)
Erected
in loving memory
by
The United Daughters
of the Confederacy
Erected 1911 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 34° 14.134′ N, 77° 56.745′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of Market
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Atkinson (a few steps from this marker); St. James Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Beery’s Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Baker Glover Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Cornwallis (within shouting distance of this marker); John Burgwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgwin-Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . .
1. The George Davis Monument. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. George Davis: Christian, Senator, Attorney General. Cape Fear Historical Institute Papers (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. George Davis UDC Monument (south face)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
3. George Davis UDC Monument (east face)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
4. George Davis UDC Monument (north face)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
5. George Davis Monument (South Face)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
6. George Davis Statue
Bronze by Francis H. Packer (1873–1957) is approx. 7½ feet tall on a 5 foot base.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
7. Detail of Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,482 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
