Sunset Park in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dye-Honeycutt House

c.1920

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

1. Dye-Honeycutt House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style house built as rental property for the Victory Home Company that provided housing for Carolina and Liberty Shipyard workers. Purchased in 1940 by Earle Edward Dye (1904-1992), clerk for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Lucille Robinson (1901-1995). In 1960, sold to Renn Galloway Honeycutt (1926- ), meteorologist; and wife, Ann Manning (1927- ).

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 34° 12.17′ N, 77° 56.703′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Sunset Park. It is on Jefferson Street south of Northern Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2032 Jefferson St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Watts-Eason House (within shouting distance of this marker); McNeal-Applewhite House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall Cottage (about 800 feet away); Lucas House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lodor-Fox House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Free House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chadwick-Teague House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Legion Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Sunset Park Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes the Dye-Honeycutt

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

2. Dye-Honeycutt House Marker

House and was listed in 2003. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.