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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ87_st-marks_Wilmington-NC.html
Consecrated in 1875 as first Episcopal church for colored people in North Carolina. Served by Bishop Atkinson. It is located 3 blocks east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ5D_general-benjamin-smith_Wilmington-NC.html
Here stood theWilmington residence ofGeneral Benjamin Smith
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ5C_william-tryon_Wilmington-NC.html
Here stood the residence ofWilliam Tryon Governor ofNorth Carolina, from April 3,1765,to June 30, 1771. Stamp MasterWilliam Houston was brought outfrom the house and forced toresign his office Nov. 16, 1765.New Hanover Historical Commission
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ5B_thomas-godfrey_Wilmington-NC.html
Near this spot liesThomas GodfreyBorn in Philadelphia Pa. 1736Died in Wilmington N.C. 1763Author ofThe Prince of ParthiaThe first drama writtenby an American andproduced upon theprofessional stage inthe Colonies Erected byThe N.C. Society Colon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ5A_temple-of-israel_Wilmington-NC.html
Erected 1875-6. First house of worship built in North Carolina by the Jews. Congregation established in 1867.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ59_st-james-church_Wilmington-NC.html
Built 1839, near site of older church, begun about 1751. Graves of Cornelius Harnett and Thomas Godfrey.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ57_mary-baker-glover-eddy_Wilmington-NC.html
Founder of Christian Science Church. Spent part of 1844 at Hanover House, 2 blocks west.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ56_old-courthouse_Wilmington-NC.html
Stood two blocks west. Here a stamp master, William Houston, was forced to resign, 1765, and safety committees met in 1775.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ55_thomas-atkinson_Wilmington-NC.html
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of N.C., 1853-1881. Voice for church unity in postwar years. Interred in the church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ51_gregory-normal-institute_Wilmington-NC.html
School for blacks, 1868-1921. Founded by American Missionary Assoc. Named for benefactor James H. Gregory. Was 4 blocks E.
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