Wilmington Morning Star
Inscription
Established Sept. 23, 1867.
Oldest daily newspaper in
continuous publication in
North Carolina. First office
was 18 blocks N.W.
Location
AddressSixteenth Street in Wilmington
CityWilmington
CountyNew Hanover
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.224180, -77.926000
Sources
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W. H. C. Whiting 1824-1865
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First Masonic lodge in North Carolina.
Robert R. Taylor 1868-1942
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Pioneer black architect.