Historical Marker

Adam Empie, D.d.

US 17 Business (Third Street) between Market and Dock Streets in Wilmington · Wilmington · New Hanover

North Carolina marker

Inscription

First chaplain of U.S.

Military Academy, West

Point, 1813-1817; president

William and Mary College;

rector St. James Church.

Grave 3/4 mi. N.E.

Location

AddressUS 17 Business (Third Street) between Market and Dock Streets in Wilmington
CityWilmington
CountyNew Hanover
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.234910, -77.945860

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