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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Hanover County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of New Hanover County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg New Hanover County, NC (173) Brunswick County, NC (62) Pender County, NC (47)  NewHanoverCounty(173) New Hanover County (173)  BrunswickCounty(62) Brunswick County (62)  PenderCounty(47) Pender County (47)
Wilmington is the county seat for New Hanover County
Adjacent to New Hanover County, North Carolina
      Brunswick County (62)  
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1 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Castle Hayne — D-22 — Early Drawbridge
On Castle Hayne Road (U.S. 117) just north of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south.
One of the few drawbridges in the American colonies was built near here by Benjamin Heron about 1768. Destroyed by British troops, 1781.Map (db m29204) HM
2 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Castle Hayne — D-90 — James Innesca. 1700–1759
On Castle Hayne Road (U.S. 117) at Holly Shelter Road, on the right when traveling north on Castle Hayne Road.
Commanded N.C. troops at Cartagena, 1740; led colonial forces, 1754–56, in French and Indian War. Grave 4 miles W.Map (db m28824) HM
3 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — A Trophy of War
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
After the fall of Fort Fisher, the Armstrong gun became a war trophy and the focus of photographs and newspaper articles. Union soldiers, such as Captain Trickey of the 3rd New Hampshire, noted the “elegantly mounted Armstrong gun … the . . . Map (db m28683) HM
4 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — Battery BuchananFort Fisher’s Last Stand — Confederate Lifeline —
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) 1.4 miles south of Loggerhead Road.
These are the remnants of Battery Buchanan, named for Confederate Adm. Franklin Buchanan. It was constructed in 1864 to guard this point and also to serve as “a citadel to which an overpowered garrison might retreat.” It was the last . . . Map (db m28637) HM
5 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 13 — Blockade-Running
Near Battle Acre Road near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421).
Steam-powered blockade-runners, usually British, made 1,300 attempts to enter Southern ports with vital supplies during the Civil War. More than 1,000 of the trips succeeded. The most successful vessels were specially built for the . . . Map (db m28680) HM
6 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 2 — Blockade-Running
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
The agricultural South imported many things from Europe, particularly Great Britain. The North blockaded southern ports to stop this trade. In response, the Confederates used fast ships for blockade-running.Map (db m28666) HM
7 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — D-98 — Bromine Extraction
On Fort Fisher Boulevard (U.S. 421) 1 miles south of Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Ethyl-Dow plant, which operated here, 1934-1945, pioneered extraction of bromine from sea water. Element used in Ethyl, anti-knock gas compound.Map (db m125712) HM
8 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 11 — Capture!
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
The Union fleet returned in January 1865 and fired another 20,000 shells in three days. Supported by this massive gunfire and a naval landing party, the U.S. Army captured the fort on January 15.Map (db m28678) HM
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9 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 14 — Fighting the Sea - Saving the Fort
Near Battle Acre Road near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421).
Seacoast erosion, intensified by hurricanes and other major storms, has been a problem and controversial issue at Fort Fisher and elsewhere along the North Carolina coast for decades. Erosion at Fort Fisher intensified after the 1930s. By 1968 . . . Map (db m28681) HM
10 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — Fort FisherState Historic Site
On Battle Acre Road at Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling east on Battle Acre Road.
Largest earthen coastal fortification in the Confederacy. Original construction commenced May, 1861 and continued until December, 1864, when the fort came under Federal assault. Fort Fisher kept Wilmington open to blockade runners, providing a . . . Map (db m28634) HM
11 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — D-12 — Fort Fisher
On Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) at Battle Acre Road, on the right when traveling south on Fort Fisher Boulevard South.
Built by Confederacy. Its fall, Jan. 15, 1865, closed Wilmington, last important southern port for blockade running.Map (db m28632) HM
12 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — Fort Fisher Monument
On Battle Acre Road near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling south.
(south face) In memory of those men of the Confederate States Army who for more than three years manned the guns of Fort Fisher under command of Colonel William Lamb, Major General W.H.C. Whiting and Major James Reilly. (north . . . Map (db m28640) HM
13 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 12 — Fort Fisher Since 1865
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Union troops briefly occupied Fort Fisher. Since then the only military activity here was training in World War II.Map (db m28679) HM
14 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — Fort Fisher’s Armstrong Cannon
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
The most effective gun in the fort. – Col. William Lamb, Fort Fisher commander The Confederacy relied heavily on English artillery during the Civil War. A variety of English cannons, including Whitworths and Blakelys, were imported . . . Map (db m28682) HM
15 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 4 — Growth of Fort Fisher, 1861-1862
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
In April 1861 Capt. Charles P. Bolles began building individual gun batteries at Confederate Point.Map (db m28669) HM
16 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — Headquarters of Fort Fisher
On Battle Acre Road east of Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling south.
Here stood the Headquarters of Fort Fisher. The construction of the fort began in the summer of 1862 under the direction of Colonel William Lamb Commandant, who with General W.H.C. Whiting and Major James Reilly served until the fort was . . . Map (db m28635) HM
17 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 3 — History Trail
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
In the Civil War Fort Fisher kept the port of Wilmington open for crucial supplies from Europe. The fort finally fell in January 1865 after two of the largest sea-land battles of the war.Map (db m28667) HM
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18 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 5 — Lamb Expands the Fort, 1862-1865
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Col. William Lamb took command on July 4, 1862. For two years over 1,000 soldiers, slaves, and free blacks worked six days a week. J.A. McMillan, a soldier at Fort Fisher, wrote: “They everlastingly make us work. … We work nine hours . . . Map (db m28670) HM
19 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — D-113 — Modern Greece
On Fort Fisher Boulevard (U.S. 421) 1.6 miles south of K. Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Blockade runner. Ran aground and sank 400 yds. E., June 1862. Its salvage 1962 led state to open an underwater archaeology office.Map (db m125748) HM
20 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 7 — Restoration of Shepherd’s Battery
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Over the years man and nature destroyed much of Fort Fisher. Restoration of this battery was based on archaeological, historical, and photographic evidence.Map (db m28673) HM
21 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 6 — River Road Sally Port
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
The River Road sally port was the fort’s main land entrance. At 3:30 p.m. on January 15, 1865, Union infantry charged into this end of the fort.Map (db m28672) HM
22 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 8 — Shepherd’s Battery
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Shepherd’s, one of the oldest batteries in the fort, guarded its western end.Map (db m28674) HM
23 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 8 — Shepherd’s Battery
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Shepherd’s, one of the oldest batteries in the fort, guarded its western end.Map (db m28675) HM
24 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 9 — Shepherd’s Bombproof
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
Improved artillery made brick forts obsolete. Rooms covered with sand provided better protection for defenders.Map (db m28676) HM
25 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — 10 — Union Fiasco - The First Battle
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) near Battle Acre Road.
On Christmas Day 1864 Federal warships engaged the fort. Approximately 2,700 Union infantry disembarked from the Union transports. However, the absence of army/navy cooperation, bad weather, and rumors of rebel reinforcements prevented the success . . . Map (db m28677) HM
26 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — D-102 — W.H.C. Whiting1824 - 1865
On Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) at Battle Acre Road, on the left when traveling south on Fort Fisher Boulevard South.
Confederate major general and engineer. He devised the Cape Fear defense system. Wounded nearby in fall of fort. Died in Union hospital.Map (db m28633) HM
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27 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — A National Cemetery System
Near Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at North 20th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Civil War Dead An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 an April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . Map (db m77249) WM
28 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Address by President LincolnAt the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863 —
Near Market Street (Business U.S. 17) just east of North 20th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . Map (db m222492) HM
29 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Dosher-Lowenstein Housec. 1912
On Princess Street east of North 19th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Four-square style house built for Albert L. Dosher (1877-1955), native of Brunswick County, partner in plumbing contracting business; and wife, Catherine Haldane Davis (1884-1951). Purchased in 1924 by Sophia Cohen Lowenstein (1876-1945); and . . . Map (db m227165) HM
30 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-101 — Fall of Wilmington
On Shipyard Boulevard (U.S. 117) at South 17th Street, on the right when traveling east on Shipyard Boulevard.
Union assault on Hoke's entrenched Confederates led to the city's fall, February 22, 1865. Earthworks were nearby,Map (db m77134) HM
31 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-35 — George Davis
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) south of Porters Neck Road (County Route 1402), on the right when traveling south.
Confederate Senator, 1862-64, and Attorney General, 1864-65. Birthplace stood 3 mi. east.Map (db m77130) HM
32 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Hazlehurst House1911
On Princess Street west of North 20th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dutch Colonial style residence built for John L. Hazlehurst (1866-1936), native of Charleston, S.C., assistant cashier with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and his wife, Clara Woodward (1880-1970). Remained in family until 1983.Map (db m227217) HM
33 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Hinton-Seale House1913
On Princess Street just west of North 19th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Joseph Leitner, Architect Shingle style cottage built for Edgar Latimer Hinton (1868-1934), owner and manager of the Seashore Hotel and Steel Pier, and other businesses; and wife, Mamie E. Lively (1882-1967), native of Birmingham, AL. In 1938, their . . . Map (db m226999) HM
34 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-83 — James F. Shober1853-1889
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
1st known black physician with an M.D. degree in N.C. Practiced 1878-89. Home and office stood one block north.Map (db m77253) HM
35 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Jarman House1911
On Princess Street east of North 19th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Craftsman style house built for John Franklin Jarman (1876-1939), native of Onslow County, druggist and proprietor of Jarman’s Pharmacy, and wife, Sallie Ennett (1877-1976).Map (db m226996) HM
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36 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-61 — John N. Maffitt
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at South 8th Street on Market Street.
Captain of Confederate cruiser “Florida” and ironclad “Albemarle.” With U.S. Coast Survey, 1842-1858. Blockade runner; Grave 14 blks. N.E.Map (db m77254) HM
37 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-64 — Johnson Jones Hooper
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at North 14th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Editor and humorist, creator of “Simon Suggs” and other characters of the Southern frontier. Born in this city, 1815.Map (db m77239) HM
38 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Last Stand At WilmingtonThe Forks Road Engagement — Confederate Lifeline —
Near South 17th Street at Independence Boulevard.
Here, in the earthworks in front of you, Confederate Gen. Robert F. Hoke’s troops made a stand on February 20-21, 1865. They were attempting to halt the Union army’s advance on Wilmington, the Confederacy’s principal seaport. Blockade runners, . . . Map (db m28636) HM
39 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-96 — North Carolina Shipbuilding Co.
On Shipyard Boulevard (U.S. 117) at Carolina Beach Road (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling west on Shipyard Boulevard.
Constructed 243 vessels at shipyard one mile west, 1941-1946. Its first Liberty Ship, the S.S. Zebulon B. Vance, launched Dec. 6, 1941.Map (db m77135) HM
40 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-69 — Oakdale Cemetery
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at North 15th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Est. in 1852. Includes graves of Confederate leaders, officers, and soldiers, & victims of yellow fever epidemic. Six blocks N.Map (db m77252) HM
41 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Saint Amand House1922
On Princess Street just west of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Craftsman style bungalow built for Claudius Emile Saint Amand (1877-1951), native of Charleston, SC, Chief Claims Attorney for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Ella Mae Flagler (1880-1967), native of Kingstree, SC. Remained in family . . . Map (db m226997) HM
42 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Schaefer Housec. 1916
On Princess Street east of North 19th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Neoclassical Revival style house built for William Henry Schaefer (1872-1959); and wife, Katherine Hall LeGwin (1882-1963). A native of Sussex County, Virginia, he came to Wilmington as a young man to work in the general offices of the Atlantic . . . Map (db m226794) HM
43 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — St. Stephen A.M.E. Church1880-1886
On North 5th Avenue just north of Red Cross Street, on the right when traveling north.
Late Gothic-revival style church built for African Methodist Episcopal congregation organized in 1865. Contractor and church member Lewis Hollingsworth designed the building. Other congregants worked as master carpenters and masons. Notable . . . Map (db m226295) HM
44 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-23 — State Salt Works
On South College Road (State Highway 132) at Jasmine Cove Way, on the right when traveling south on South College Road.
The state of North Carolina to relieve a wartime scarcity, operated salt works from here to Myrtle Grove Sound, 1861-64.Map (db m77132) HM
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45 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship MemorialIn Memoriam
On U.S.S. North Carolina Road, 0.4 miles east of Interstate 140, on the left when traveling east.
The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial commemorates the heroic participation of the men and women of North Carolina in the prosecution and victory of the Second World War, and perpetuates the memory of the more than ten thousand North . . . Map (db m83989) HM WM
46 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-111 — United States Colored Troops
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at South 21st Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Black soldiers & white officers in Union army, 1863-1865. About 500 involved in Wilmington campaign buried here.Map (db m77251) HM
47 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-86 — USS North Carolina
On USS North Carolina Road, on the right when traveling west.
World War II battleship. Launched, June 13, 1940. Served in Pacific. 1942-1945. Decommissioned 1947. Berthed here 1961.Map (db m62510) HM
48 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Wilmington College
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at South 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Founded in 1947 by New Hanover County. The forerunner of UNC Wilmington operated until 1961 in Isaac Bear Elementary School, which stood 75 feet south.Map (db m77236) HM
49 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — Wilmington National Cemetery
Near Market Street (Business U.S. 17) just east of North 20th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Civil War Wilmington Wilmington was a minor Atlantic port when the Civil War started and the U.S. Navy did little to secure it. In fall 1862, the Confederate Ordnance Bureau designated it as the port of entry for its blockade runners. At night . . . Map (db m223962) HM
50 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Ahrens Building1907
On Market Street east of South Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Henry E. Bonitz, Architect Neoclassical revival style commercial building commissioned by Benjamin H.J. Ahrens (1844-1912), native of Germany, grocer, for sons Eduard (1876-1961), and Adolph G. (1882-1953), who operated Ahrens Brothers Wholesale . . . Map (db m226398) HM
51 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-103 — Alex Manly1866-1944
On South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Edited black-owned Daily Record four blocks east. Mob burned his office, Nov. 10, 1898, leading to "race riot" & restrictions on black voting in N.C.Map (db m64779) HM
52 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Baldwin Housec. 1895
On South 4th Street just south of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling south.
Queen Anne style house built for Dr. Albert Marion Baldwin (1845-1934) dentist, and wife, Emma Mitchell (1845-1909). Remained in family until 1936.Map (db m226781) HM
53 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Benjamin Beery House1854; 1887
On Nun Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Nun Street.
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 . . . Map (db m77204) HM
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54 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Betts-Harr Building1853
On Princess Street east of North Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Greek Revival style townhouse built for Mary Taylor Betts (1790-1873), widow of Capt. William Betts who died in a shipwreck at sea in 1819. Sold in 1867 to Co. Robert H. Cowan (1823-1872), partner in firm of Turner & Cowan, Insurance Agents, who . . . Map (db m226695) HM
55 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Burgwin-Wright House1770
On Market Street at South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Georgian style house built on top of an abandoned jail for John Burgwin (1731-1803), merchant and lawyer, Clerk of Court in Bladen and New Hanover counties, Clerk of NC Provincial Assembly, Secretary to Royal Governor Dobbs and Treasurer of . . . Map (db m225799) HM
56 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Cassidey Shipyard
On South 3rd Street (U.S. 17) at Church Street, on the right on South 3rd Street.
Confederate shipyard and outfitting station which completed the ironclad steam sloop Raleigh in 1863. Site is three blocks west.Map (db m28626) HM
57 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Cowan Housec. 1840
On South 2nd Street just south of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south.
Believed to have been constructed by Jane Cowan, 2nd wife of Governor Edward B. Dudley and remained in Cowan family until 1871. Purchased in 1871 by Captain W.P. Oldham (1836-1918), commission merchant, grist mill owner, clerk of the Board of Audit . . . Map (db m226767) HM
58 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D. R. Foster Building1911
On Princess Street east of North Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
J. F. Leitner, Architect Neo-classical revival style building constructed for David Russel Foster (1882-1933); and wife, Anna Stockwell (1885-1951), native of Canton, PA. He was the owner of D. R. Foster Company, realtors, developers and insurance . . . Map (db m226696) HM
59 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Daggett-Taylor House1897 — Silva & Savage, Builders —
On South Front Street at Nun Street, on the left when traveling south on South Front Street.
Queen Anne style house built for Eliza Whitehead Daggett (1846-1907), widow of William T. Daggett (1832-1893), partner in firm of Hancock & Daggett, paint and oil dealers, purchased in 1911 by Edgar Taylor (1858-1922), wholesale fish dealer; and . . . Map (db m77206) HM
60 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Donald MacRae House1901 — Brite and Bacon, Architects —
Near South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Dock Street, on the right when traveling north.
Shingle style house designed by James Brite (1864-1942) and Henry Bacon (1866-1924). A former resident, Bacon was the architect of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. House built for Capt. Donald V. MacRae (1861-1928), Spanish-American War . . . Map (db m226391) HM
61 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Dr. Anderson's Office1871
On Orange Street east of South Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Dr. Edwin A. Anderson (1850-1895) as his office. Served in the Confederate Army as Surgeon.Map (db m226699) HM
62 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — E. Payson Willard House1908
On South 4th Street south of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling south.
Neoclassical Revival style house built for Edward Payson Willard (1872-1947), Secretary and General Manager of Willard Bag & Manufacturing Company; and wife, Mary Love West (1876-1968). The house remained in the family for eighty-five years. . . . Map (db m227251) HM
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63 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-17 — Edward B. Dudley1789 - 1855
On South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) at Nun Street, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street.
Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote; first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. His home stands 2 blocks W.Map (db m28746) HM
64 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Gore Building1912
On North 3rd Street just north of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling north.
Commercial structure built as rental property for Daniel Lennox Gore (1847-1925), native of Columbus County, Confederate veteran, and real estate investor. The first tenant, Pickard-Bleecker Automotive Company, sold and serviced Chalmers Motor . . . Map (db m226698) HM
65 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Grace Methodist ChurchOrganized December 24, 1797
On Grace Street at North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Grace Street.
Since that date four sanctuaries have burned, 1803–1843–1886–1947. Present imposing and lovely church was dedicated to the glory of God and service to mankind May 15, 1955. Body of Reverend Wm. Meredith, founder of Methodism in . . . Map (db m28940) HM
66 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-88 — Gregory Normal Institute
On South 3rd Street (U.S. 74) at Nun Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
School for blacks, 1868-1921. Founded by American Missionary Assoc. Named for benefactor James H. Gregory. Was 4 blocks E.Map (db m28749) HM
67 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Henry F. Otten House1909
On North 5th Avenue just north of Grace Street, on the right when traveling north.
Neo-Classical Revival style house built for Henry F. Otten (1863-1943), native of New York City, bookkeeper, and wife, Margaret Peschau (1874-1938), native of Evansville, Indiana. House converted to duplex in 1936; inherited by daughter, Margaret . . . Map (db m226793) HM
68 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Historic First Baptist ChurchOrganized 1808
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) west of Fifth Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
First building southeast corner of Front and Ann Streets. Present building erected 1860-1870. Rev. John L. Prichard, pastor, died a martyr to humanity in the yellow fever plague, 1862. To The Glory Of Christ Who Sets Men FreeMap (db m144200) HM
69 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Hogg-Anderson Housec.1813
On Orange Street east of South Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Federal style house built for John Hogg (1765-1826), native of Scotland, merchant, legislator and banker. Purchased in 1829 by Alexander Anderson (1785-1844), native of Scotland, merchant. Addition built c.1844 by formerly enslaved builder, Soloman . . . Map (db m226700) HM
70 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Huggins House1910
On South 4th Street south of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling south.
Shingle style house built for Frank Linwood Huggins (1867-1952), chemist and superintendent of Cape Fear Chemical Company; and wife, Kate Theodosia Cantwell (1872-1950). House remained in family until 1955.Map (db m226795) HM
71 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — I. Shrier Lyceum Hall1905
On North Front Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Charles McMillan, Architect W. E. Glenn, Contractor Commercial building constructed as rental property for clothiers Isaac Shrier (1841-1920), native of Bavaria, and his wife, Betsy Willner (1850-1916), native of Austria. Initial tenants on the . . . Map (db m226601) HM
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72 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Joseph Hanby House1899
On Dock Street just east of South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Henry Bonitz, Architect Queen Anne style house built for Joseph Howard Hanby (1843-1905), grocer and Confederate veteran; and wife, Adrienne Kelly Wilson (1848-1913). The house remains in the family as investment property. Historic . . . Map (db m226789) HM
73 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Kidder House1910
On Dock Street east of South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east.
Shingle style house built as rental property for George W. Kidder (1844-1915), saw and planning mill owner; and wife, Florence Hill (1855-1917). Inherited by daughter, Florence Kidder Moore (1888-1971), wife of Louis T. Moore (1885-1961), secretary . . . Map (db m226797) HM
74 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Mary Jane Langdon House1870
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
E. W. Brown, Architect Alfred Howe, Builder Italianate style house built for Mary Jane Halsey Langdon (1799-1883), widow of Samuel Langdon (1786-1832), merchant, to replace residence that burned. Inherited by granddaughter Jane Young (1849-1930), . . . Map (db m226800) HM
75 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Park Avenue — Post Office Alley1889
On North Front Street at Post Office Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Front Street.
Park Avenue, now known as Post Office Alley, was created when the US Post Office was built on the corner of Front and Chestnut Streets. A popular park was adjacent. Three buildings that faced the passage still stand, including No. 3, which became . . . Map (db m226397) HM
76 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Peterson & Rulfs Building1905
On North Front Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Joseph L. Leitner & William J. Wilkins, Architects Joseph Schad, Builder Neoclassical Revival style building constructed for Peterson & Rulfs Shoe Company owned by business partners William Canover Peterson (1861-1940), native of Duplin County, and . . . Map (db m226799) HM
77 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Powell - Yopp House — c. 1861 — Additions c. 1898, 1915 —
On Grace Street east of North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Greek Revival house, built for Robert Power (1824–1862), carriage maker, and wife Sarah (1823–1888). Willed to Sarah E. H. Yopp (1829–1904). Craftsman style additions made by grandson, Alfred Harding Yopp (1876–1973), . . . Map (db m28942) HM
78 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Residence of Edward B. Dudley
On South Front Street at Nun Street, on the right when traveling south on South Front Street.
This building was the residence of Edward B. Dudley, first Governor of North Carolina. Elected by the people, in 1836. Here Daniel Webster was entertained by Governor Dudley on May 5, 1847, and here Present William H. Taft was the guest of James . . . Map (db m77205) HM
79 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Rulfs House1914
On Walnut Street west of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Neoclassical Revival style house built as an investment property for John Frederick Rulfs Jr. (1869-1953), co-owner of Peterson and Rulfs, Boots and Shoes; and wife, Alice Smith Rendleman (1881-1948), native of Salisbury, NC. The house remained in . . . Map (db m227245) HM
80 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Second and Orange Street USO Club1941
On South 2nd Street just north of Orange Street, on the left when traveling north.
Kahn & Jacobs Architects, New York City Lt. Leslie N. Boney, Jr., Supervising Architect A.R. Abrams Co., Atlanta, GA, Contractors Federally-funded recreation center (Type A) built in the International style and leased to United Services . . . Map (db m226300) HM
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81 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Shrier Building1897
On North Front Street just south of Grace Street, on the right when traveling south.
Commercial building constructed as rental property for Isaac Shrier (1841-1920), native of Germany, clothier and real estate investor, and wife, Betsy Willner (1850-1916), native of Austria. Rented by various tenants, including the Telegraph - . . . Map (db m226694) HM
82 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Sprunt House1912 — Kenneth M. Murchison of New York Architect —
On South Front Street south of Nun Street, on the left when traveling south.
First example of the Italian Renaissance style house in Wilmington built for James Laurence Sprunt (1886-1973), agent for Alexander Sprunt & Son, the world's largest cotton exporter; and wife, Amoret Cameron Price (1891-1915), native of . . . Map (db m77208) HM
83 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — St. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchEmerson and Fehmer, Boston, Architects; Alfred Howe, Builder — 1871–1875 —
On North 6th Street at Grace Street, on the right when traveling north on North 6th Street.
Gothic Revival style church built for congregation organized in 1869. The cornerstone was laid March 23, 1871 and the edifice completed under the leadership of the Rev. Charles O. Brady. Dedicated on March 23, 1871, it was the first Episcopal church . . . Map (db m28877) HM
84 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Stephen Jewett Housec. 1856
On Grace Street east of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Greek Revival style house built for Stephen Jewett (1805-1862), native of Maine, Cabinetmaker and cashier for the Bank of Wilmington; and wife, Lucy A. Bradley (1819-1898). Remained in family for forty-seven years. In 1989 saved for preservation by . . . Map (db m226697) HM
85 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-44 — Temple of Israel
On Market Street (U.S. 17) at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Erected 1875-6. First house of worship built in North Carolina by the Jews. Congregation established in 1867.Map (db m28758) HM
86 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — The Bijou Theater
On North Front Street north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Bijou was Wilmington's first movie theater when it opened as a tent on this site in 1906. James "Foxy" Howard and P.W. Wells, two veteran theatrical performers, formed the Howard & Wells Amusement Company, leased this lot from J.W. Murchison, . . . Map (db m226400) HM
87 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — The Murchison National Bank Building
On North Front Street just north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1914 by J. Henry Miller, Inc., of Baltimore. Designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Kenneth Murchison of New York. Renovated in 1985 by Kuester Development Corp. of Charlotte and Liberty Real Estate Corp. of Boston. This site . . . Map (db m226261) HM
88 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — The Sprunt Building
On North Front Street just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
In constant occupancy since the pre-Civil War decade, the Sprunt Building was home of the Cape Fear Flour and Pearl Hominy Mill in 1884, the largest of its kind in the South. In 1919-1920, Alexander Sprunt & Sons rebuilt the structure to its . . . Map (db m226693) HM
89 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — U.S. Post Office & Federal Building1936-1937
On North Front Street just south of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
R. Stanley Brown, Architect Algernon Blair, Builder R.A. Wood, Construction Superintendent Construction of the Colonial revival style Federal Building provided employment during the Great Depression. W.P.A. Artist, William F. Pfohl, painted the . . . Map (db m225800) HM
90 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Near Market Street (Business U.S. 17) 0.1 miles west of North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m226298) HM WM
91 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Vance Alley
On North Front Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Named for Samuel Vance (d. 1805), a merchant who owned the property on the south side of the alley. His widow, Mary Walker Vance (1786-1820), operated a boarding house here, “a mecca for young immigrants from the north.” Inherited by daughter, Jane . . . Map (db m226798) HM
92 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Vollers-Hardin-Walker House1896
On South 4th Street at Dock Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
Henry Bonitz, Architect Louis Henry Vollers, Contractor Queen Anne style house built by and for Louis Henry Vollers (1862-1943), native of Point Caswell, building contractor; and wife, Susan A. Barnhill (1862-1942). Purchased in 1900 by John Haywood . . . Map (db m226998) HM
93 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Webb-Rankin Housec. 1896
On Dock Street east of South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east.
H. E. Bonitz, Architect Neoclassical Revival style house built for Walter G. Webb (1844-1919), bookkeeper, and wife, Nora Grainger (1859-1939). Purchased in 1926 by Robert George Rankin (1875-1955), salesman; and wife, Kate Harlow (1880-1965). . . . Map (db m227248) HM
94 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-119 — William B. Gould1837-1923
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at Fifth Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Was enslaved Bellamy plasterer. Escaped 1862 and joined Union navy. Kept detailed war diary. Lived 2 blocks north.Map (db m144199) HM
95 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — William G. Craig House — 1893 —
On Grace Street near North Fifth Street, on the left when traveling east.
Queen Anne style house built for William Gaston Craig (1861–1957), native of Alamance Co., N.C., and wife Sarah Frances (1867–1958), native of Goldsboro, N.C. He was inspector for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad car building department. . . . Map (db m167693) HM
96 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-118 — Wilmington Coup
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at Fourth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Armed white mob met at armory here, Nov. 10, 1898. Marched six blocks and burned office of Daily Record, black-owned newspaper. Violence left untold numbers of African Americans dead. Led to overthrow of city government & installation of coup leader . . . Map (db m144201) HM
97 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Wilmington Light InfantryArmory Building
Near Market Street (U.S. 17) 0.1 miles west of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is presented to the Wilmington Light Infantry which served with distinction in: The Civil War, The Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. This plaque is to be prominently displayed on the Washington Light Infantry . . . Map (db m28644) HM
98 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Wright-Murphy Housec. 1830
On South 2nd Street south of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south.
Federal-Greek Revival style house built for William Augustus Wright (1807-1878), lawyer, general attorney for the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad and President of the Bank of Cape Fear; and wife, Eliza Ann Hill (1813-1895). From 1846 to 1889, the . . . Map (db m227000) HM
99 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Pineywoods — D-47 — Edwin A. Anderson
On Oleander Drive (U.S. 76) at Pine Grove Drive, on the right when traveling east on Oleander Drive.
Admiral, U.S. Navy. Received Congressional recognition for service in War with Spain, at Vera Cruz; and in World War I. Home is 4 mi. E.Map (db m77131) HM
100 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Riverfront — D-59 — Adam Empie, D.D.
On North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles north of Dock Street, on the right when traveling north.
First chaplain of U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1813-1817; president William and Mary College; rector St. James Church. Grave ¾ mi. N.E.Map (db m28724) HM

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