Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cowan House
c. 1840
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
1. Cowan House Marker
Believed to have been constructed by Jane Cowan, 2nd wife of Governor Edward B. Dudley and remained in Cowan family until 1871. Purchased in 1871 by Captain W.P. Oldham (1836-1918), commission merchant, grist mill owner, clerk of the Board of Audit and Finances of the County Commissioners, and manager of Interstate Telephone and Telegraph Company; purchased in 1903 by Nathan Schloss, (1855-1914), grist mill and livery stable owner; sold in 1924 to his partner Sigmond Bear; purchased in 1945 by Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church; acquired in 1979 by St. John’s Gallery for studio.
Preservation leadership since 1966
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 34° 13.953′ N, 77° 56.835′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on South 2nd Street just south of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the east/front
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wright-Murphy House (a few steps from this marker); St. John's Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogg-Anderson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Second and Orange Street USO Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Fanning House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Anderson's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrian House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mitchell-Anderson House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Regarding Cowan House. Contributing Property, Wilmington Historic and Archeological District, National Register of Historic Places #74001364 (as Burch-Cowan House).
From the National Register Nomination:
Simple two-story Greek Revival house with scored stucco, hip roof front porch, and transomed central entry. In 1832 house was used as Free School by the Ladies of Wilmington.
Also see . . . Wilmington Historic and Archeological District. (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
2. Cowan House Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
3. Cowan House (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
