Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wright-Murphy House

c. 1830

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. Wright-Murphy House Marker

Inscription.
Federal-Greek Revival style house built for William Augustus Wright (1807-1878), lawyer, general attorney for the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad and President of the Bank of Cape Fear; and wife, Eliza Ann Hill (1813-1895). From 1846 to 1889, the town residence of Miss Mary Ann Murphy (1813-1889). First building saved for preservation by Historic Wilmington Foundation in 1967.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 34° 13.943′ N, 77° 56.832′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on South 2nd Street 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 front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 South 2nd Street, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cowan 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); Fanning House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Second and Orange Street USO Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Anderson's Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adrian House (about 300 feet away); Mitchell-Anderson House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Wright-Murphy House. Contributing Property, Wilmington Historic and Archeological District, National Register of Historic Places #74001364 & #03000344.

From the National Register Nomination:
Two-story, Federal/Greek Revival, side gable house with transom and sidelights at central entry. Hip roof porch supported by square columns.

Also see . . . Wilmington Historic and Archeological District. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. Wright-Murphy House Marker

(marker is on left side of entrance)

Wright-Murphy House (<i>east/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. Wright-Murphy House (east/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.