Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District, Historic district in Wilmington, US.
The district spans 230 blocks containing 875 buildings, 38 sites, and 3 structures in the historic core and residential sections of Wilmington.
The area emerged after Wilmington's establishment in 1737, with the Smith-Anderson House from 1745 representing one of the earliest remaining structures.
The district includes important religious structures such as St. James Episcopal Church from 1839 and the Temple of Israel from 1875.
Visitors can explore the district through self-guided walks or horse-drawn carriage tours that pass by Victorian-era mansions and colonial buildings.
The Burgwin-Wright House from 1771 stands as the sole colonial-period structure accessible to the public in the district.
Location: Wilmington
Inception: 1898
GPS coordinates: 34.23500,-77.95083
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:02
USS North Carolina
353 m
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
788 m
Confederate Memorial
461 m
St. Mary Catholic Church
760 m
Cotton Exchange of Wilmington
520 m
Temple of Israel
595 m
Murchison Building
340 m
Thalian Hall
456 m
The George Davis Monument
468 m
Cape Fear Museum
1.1 km
St. James Episcopal Church
483 m
Cameron Art Museum
6.6 km
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
84 m
Wilmington National Cemetery
2.3 km
Wilmington Riverwalk
342 m
First Presbyterian Church
539 m
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
445 m
Sunset Park Historic District
3.5 km
Oakdale Cemetery
2.1 km
Dan Cameron Bridge
7.4 km
Carolina Heights Historic District
1.7 km
Market Street Mansion District
2.2 km
Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center
778 m
Carolina Place Historic District
2.5 km
Tinga Nursery
7.7 km
Brookwood Historic District
3.1 km
Delgrado School
2.7 km
Westbrook–Ardmore Historic District
2.1 kmReviews
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