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

Watts-Eason House

c.1930

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

1. Watts-Eason House Marker

Marker photographed through porch screening.

Inscription. Bungalow built as rental property for Sarah Catherine Davis (1870-1961). Purchased in 1934 by Benjamin C. Watts (1903-1989), pipefitter for Cape Fear Shipbuilding Terminal; and wife, Annie Laura Shipp (1905-1981). Remained in family for twenty-eight years. In 1975, sold to Claudius A. Eason (1935-2018), native of Warsaw, NC, glazier mechanic for Standard Glass; and wife, Jean Ezzell (1938-2018).

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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 1930.

Location. 34° 12.184′ N, 77° 56.712′ 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: 2024 Jefferson St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North

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Carolina’s 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: Dye-Honeycutt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); McNeal-Applewhite House (about 700 feet away); Marshall Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Free House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lodor-Fox House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chadwick-Teague House (approx. ¼ mile 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

2. Watts-Eason House Marker

includes the Watts-Eason 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 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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