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

St. Mark’s

 
 
St. Mark’s Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
1. St. Mark’s Marker
Inscription. Consecrated in 1875 as first Episcopal church for colored people in North Carolina. Served by Bishop Atkinson. It is located 3 blocks east.
 
Erected 1976 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-78.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansChurches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
 
Location. 34° 14.334′ N, 77° 56.78′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Grace Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 N 3rd St, 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 A. Winslow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas F. Wood (about 300 feet away); Grace Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Thomas F. Price (about 500 feet away); Stephen Jewett House (about 600 feet away); Major General Joseph A. McNeil (about 600 feet away); Rulfs House (about 600 feet away); Thalian Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker is at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
 
St. Mark’s Espiscopal Church at 6th and Grace image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010
2. St. Mark’s Espiscopal Church at 6th and Grace
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
 
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