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

Lodor-Fox House

1916

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

1. Lodor-Fox House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style house built for Martha S. Henderson Lodor (1858-1922), native of Cahaba, AL, widow of James Craig Lodor, Sr. (1853-1915), native of Hamilton, TN, chief clerk in the U.S. Engineers office. Purchased in 1924 by Joseph Bernard Fox (1886-1964), native of Philadelphia, PA, master of the steamer “Wilmington” and later, owner of Fox's Holsum Bakery; and wife, Louise Foley Harper (1886-1970).

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 1916.

Location. 34° 12.311′ N, 77° 56.585′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Sunset Park. It is on Northern Boulevard east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Northern Blvd, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North 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: McNeal-Applewhite House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Watts-Eason House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chadwick-Teague House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dye-Honeycutt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucas House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Free House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Legion Stadium (approx. 0.3 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

2. Lodor-Fox House Marker

district, which includes the Lodor-Fox House as a contributing building and was listed in 2003. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 6, 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 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.