Mary Etta Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
Wilmington
Description
Designating the historic property as a local landmark, deferred to resolve ownership issues.
Impact summary
Protects and honors a landmark tied to post-emancipation land ownership and early African American education.
Applicant
- Address
- 709 North 8th StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Historic Preservation Commission
Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
Designating the historic property as a local landmark, deferred to resolve ownership issues.
City Council Agenda Briefing - Apr 20, 2026
An ordinance to designate the Maryetta Williams house at 709 North 8th Street as a local historic landmark.
Historic Preservation Commission - Feb 12, 2026
Local landmark designation for a historically significant residential property demonstrating multi-generational African American ownership.
Related issues (1)
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