New Hanover County, North Carolina
Audubon Trolley Station
Bradley-Latimer Summer House
Brookwood Historic District
Carolina Heights Historic District
Carolina Heights Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Carolina Place Historic District
City Hall/Thalian Hall
Delgrado School
Federal Building and Courthouse
Fort Fisher
Gabriel's Landing
Hooper, William, School (Former)
Joy Lee Apartment Building and Annex
Market Street Mansion District
Masonboro Sound Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Mount Lebanon Chapel and Cemetery
Sprunt, James D. and Frances, Cottage
Sunset Park Historic District
Tinga Nursery
USS NORTH CAROLINA
USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark
Walker, James, Nursing School Quarters
Westbrook-Ardmore Historic District
Wilmington Historic and Archeological District
Wilmington Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Wilmington National Cemetery
A National Cemetery System
A Trophy of War
Adam Empie, D.D.
Adrian House
Alex Manly
Battery Buchanan
Beery's Shipyard
Beerys Shipyard
Benjamin Beery House
Blockade-Running
Blockade-Running
Bromine Extraction
Cape Fear Club
Capture!
Cassidey Shipyard
Catherine Kennedy Home
Charles Cornwallis
Confederate Soldiers Monument
Daggett-Taylor House
David Walker
Early Drawbridge
Edward B. Dudley
Edwin A. Alderman
Edwin A. Anderson
Fall of Wilmington
Fanning House
Fighting the Sea - Saving the Fort
Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher Monument
Fort Fisher Since 1865
Fort Fishers Armstrong Cannon
General Benjamin Smith
George Davis
George Davis
George Davis
George Washington
Grace Methodist Church
Gregory Normal Institute
Growth of Fort Fisher, 1861-1862
Headquarters of Fort Fisher
Henry Bacon
Historic First Baptist Church
History Trail
James F. Shober
James Gibbons
James Hasell
James Innes
James Sprunt
John A. Winslow
John Burgwin
John N. Maffitt
Johnson Jones Hooper
Judah P. Benjamin
Lamb Expands the Fort, 1862-1865
Last Stand At Wilmington
Leora Hiatt McEachern
Louis Toomer Moore
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Modern Greece
North Carolina Shipbuilding Co.
Oakdale Cemetery
Old Courthouse
Powell - Yopp House
Residence of Edward B. Dudley
Restoration of Shepherds Battery
River Road Sally Port
Rose Greenhow
Shepherds Battery
Shepherds Bombproof
Sprunt House
St. James Church
St. James Church
St. John's Lodge
St. Marks
St. Marks Episcopal Church
St. Stephen A.M.E. Church
State Salt Works
Temple of Israel
Thomas Atkinson
Thomas F. Price
Thomas F. Wood
Thomas Godfrey
U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial
Union Fiasco - The First Battle
United States Colored Troops
USS North Carolina
W.H.C. Whiting
Washington's Southern Tour
Whistler's Mother
William B. Gould
William E. Worth House
William G. Craig House
William Hooper
William Tryon
William W. Loring
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Wilmington College
Wilmington Coup
Wilmington Light Infantry
Woodrow Wilson
In 1729, the region became part of the Province of North Carolina, which was originally settled by English colonists. The county itself was established in 1729 and was named after the House of Hanover, the royal family of Great Britain at the time. The county seat, Wilmington, was designated as a major port and quickly became a hub of trade and commerce.
During the American Revolution, New Hanover County played a significant role in the fight for independence. The county's residents were largely supportive of the Revolutionary cause and actively participated in battles and resistance against British rule. In fact, the town of Wilmington was captured by the British in 1781 but was soon retaken with the help of local militias.
Throughout the 19th century, New Hanover County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of railroads and the expansion of the shipping industry further fueled the county's economic prosperity. However, the county was not without its challenges. The Civil War brought a period of turbulence and division, with Wilmington being one of the last Confederate ports to fall to Union forces.
In the 20th century, New Hanover County continued to flourish, particularly with the growth of tourism in the region. The county's beautiful coastal location, along with its rich historical and cultural attractions, have made it a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Today, New Hanover County remains a vibrant and thriving community, blending its historical roots with modern amenities and a commitment to preserving its unique heritage.
Brief timeline of the history of New Hanover County, North Carolina:
- 1729 - New Hanover County was formed as one of the original counties of colonial North Carolina.
- 1739 - The Port of Wilmington was established, becoming an important trading center.
- 1767 - The County courthouse was constructed in Wilmington.
- 1775-1783 - New Hanover County was heavily involved in the American Revolutionary War.
- 1795 - The University of North Carolina at Wilmington was founded in the county.
- 1861-1865 - New Hanover County experienced the impact of the American Civil War.
- 1898 - The Wilmington Insurrection of 1898 occurred, resulting in significant racial violence and political change.
- 1902 - The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was completed, connecting Wilmington with major cities.
- 1969 - New Hanover County started a public school desegregation process.
- 2000s - The county experienced growth in population and economy.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of New Hanover County, North Carolina.