Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Benjamin Beery House
1854; 1887
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
1. Benjamin Beery House Marker
Italianate style house built for Benjamin Washington Beery (1822-1892), partner in Cassidey & Beery Shipyard; and wife, Ann Eliza Williams (1827-1865). Served as school and convent of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy,1869-1870. Double piazzas added by James F. Post, Architect, when purchased by Col. William Parker Canaday (1843-1892), republican politician who served as Sergeant-at-Arms of the U.S. Senate.
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 34° 13.82′ N, 77° 56.792′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of Nun Street and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Nun Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Nun 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. Edward B. Dudley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Sprunt (about 300 feet away); Gregory Normal Institute (about 400 feet away); Alex Manly (about 400 feet away); Daggett-Taylor House (about 400 feet away); Sprunt House
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Also see . . . The Veranda Historic Inn. Inn website homepage (Submitted on July 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
2. Benjamin Beery House
August 17, 2014
3. Benjamin Washington Beery House 1854
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 17, 2014. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
