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

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Johnston Blakeley

1781-1814

1. Only pole left of Johnston Blakeley Marker

Inscription.
Capt., U.S. Navy. After victories in War of 1812, he and his sloop Wasp were lost at sea. His home was 2 blocks W.

Erected 2019 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-37.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 14.19′ N, 77° 56.763′ W. Marker was in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It was in Riverfront. Marker was at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Princess Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 24 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 location. Hubert Eaton Sr. (here, next to this marker); Fort Fisher (a few steps from this marker); New Hanover County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); William Hooper (a few steps from this marker); Thalian Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Flame (within shouting distance of this marker); The William Allen Cobb Judicial Annex

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

More about this marker. The marker was destroyed by Hurricane Florence in 2018. The marker was replaced in 2019 and then was struck by a car in 2021. Reportedly replacement has been made but not installed.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Near former residence of Captain Johnston Blakeley.

Also see . . . Historical marker in downtown Wilmington has had some rough years, but should soon return. Source: Star News (Online) (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Only pole left of Johnston Blakeley Marker near New Hanover County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

2. Only pole left of Johnston Blakeley Marker near New Hanover County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024.

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