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

James Sprunt

 
 
James Sprunt Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. James Sprunt Marker
Inscription. Author of "Chronicles of the Cape Fear River" (1914), cotton merchant, philanthropist, British vice consul. His home stands two blocks west.
 
Erected 1953 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-51.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicCharity & Public WorkIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
 
Location. 34° 13.838′ N, 77° 56.736′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Nun Street, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Gregory Normal Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward B. Dudley (within shouting distance of this marker); Judah P. Benjamin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Beery House (about 300 feet away); Alex Manly (about 300 feet away); James Hasell (about 400
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feet away); Cassidey Shipyard (about 500 feet away); William W. Loring (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
S 3rd St & Nun St (facing north) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. S 3rd St & Nun St (facing north)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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