One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It pitted local Patriots against Highland Scottish Loyalists. The monument pictured is commonly called the...
The only patriot killed in the battle was Private John Grady.
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It pitted local Patriots against Highland...
This monument marks the graves of over four hundred unknown Confederate Soldiers. The bronze soldier on a large pedestal was designed by William Randolph O'Donovan, sculptor, and executed by Maurice J. Power at his National Art Foundry in New York....
historical landmarks, courthouses, Pender County, NC
A landmark--Pender County's handsome courthouse is a backdrop for the monument recognizing the county's Confederate soldiers. The medallion identifies Major General William D. Pender, for whom the county was named. The monument was erected by the...
This photo shows a general view of Moore's Creek, where a Revolutionary battle was fought in 1776.
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It...
The monument in the photo is to Dr. William Crawford Willkings, aged 30, who was killed in a duel, 3 May 1856, reputed to be the last political duel in the south. Held in Fair Bluff, NC, the duel between Dr. Willkings and his former friend, Joseph...
Civil War, Monument, Confederacy, Bacon, Boney, S. Third Street, Dock Street
Designed by Henry Bacon, the monument, located on the plaza at intersection of South Third and Dock streets was donated to the City of Wilmington in 1924, by Gabriel Boney. The sculptor of the two bronze figures, representing courage and...
Confederacy, Monument, Memorial, Dock Street, S. Third Street, Bacon, Boney
Designed by Henry Bacon, the monument, located on the plaza at intersection of South Third and Dock streets was donated to the City of Wilmington in 1924, by Gabriel Boney. The sculptor of the two bronze figures, representing courage and...
Russelborough Monument, Monument, Stamp Act, Brunswick County
Russelborough was a residence on about five acres immediately north of the colonial Town of Brunswick. Captain John Russell of the British Navy bought the property from the Roger Moore estate. Royal Governor Arthur Dobbs purchased the property and...
The monument was erected by the Christian Association of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. A native of Hamburg, Germany, Ellerbrook (1856-1880) was a member of the Howard Relief Volunteer Fire Department. On April 11, 1880, he lost his life...
Inscription on the monument of an esteemed Wilmington lady: "Elizabeth Maund Andrews Widow of Edward Lane Robert Strange John Wilder Atkinson" The lady died August 24, 1915 at the age of 77. (Sec H, Lot #91)
(Also see #10 for more information...
Monument of Miss Lizzie Turlington, a Wilmington girl and deaf mute, who was murdered in Raleigh, NC, on 17 December 1886, by her fiance, also a deaf mute. Inscription on marker: "Murdered by W. L. Bingham." (Sec H, Lot # 64)
(Also see #10 for...
Fort Fisher, Battle Acre, Monument, Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederacy, Civil War
"Battle Acre," with flag and monument, erected by the United Daughters of Confederacy.
A Confederate stronghold, Fort Fisher is located about twenty miles from Wilmington on the tip of the Federal Point peninsula. The fort protected the Port of...
Monument is to Henry Bacon (1866-1924), who spent his childhood in Wilmington while his father, Henry Bacon, Sr. (1822-1891), was the chief engineer for the "Rocks", a Federal navigation project (begun in 1875) to close New Inlet near Federal...
George Davis, Monument, Third Street, Market Street
A native of New Hanover County, George Davis (1820-1896) was an attorney, who was elected to the Confederate States Provincial Congress in 1861. Later, he served as one of North Carolina's Senators. In January 1864, he was appointed attorney...
Oakdale Cemetery, Cemeteries, Graves, Governor Edward Bishop Dudley
Monument of Gov. Edward Bishop Dudley (1789-1855), a native of Wilmington, who was the first governor of North Carolina elected by popular vote. (Sec D, Lot# 77)
(Also see #10 for more information about Oakdale Cemetery).
Pine Forest Cemetery, Cemeteries, Hargrove, Monument, Blacksmith
Alfred Hargrove (1819-1898) was an African-American blacksmith, who practiced his trade in Wilmington for over fifty years. After his interment, his anvil was placed on a granite stone at his grave. The hammer, which he used, was welded to the...
Confederacy, Memorial, S. Third Street, Dock Street, Bridgers
The monument, center, has a wreath in front, possibly marking a patriotic holiday. At right, is the Bridgers House (100 South Third Street) and the MacRae-Dix House (108 South Third Street). Built by J. C.Wood, R. B. Wood and James F. Post, the...
Inscription on back: "Snakes, elephants, devils are on monument on left."
Oakdale Cemetery was chartered in 1852, when sixty-five acres were initially acquired. The cemetery was organized in response to a nationwide movement towards large...