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

Harper-Newbold House

1905

— Henry E. Bonitz, architect —

Harper-Newbold House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

1. Harper-Newbold House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built for Captain James Thomas Harper (1843-1915), steam tug operator, co-founder of Boney & Harper Milling Company and proprietor of Wilmington Steam Laundry; and wife, Annie Sophie Drew (1844-1913). House was a gift for daughter, Lilybel Harper French (1877-1944). Purchased in 1946 by granddaughter Jessie Harper Newbold (1896-1991), wife of Jerry McMullan Newbold (1895-1983), chemist. Remained in family for ninety-one years.

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 1905.

Location. 34° 13.75′ N, 77° 56.923′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Church Street west of South Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Church St, Wilmington

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NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Gore-Martin House (a few steps from this marker); Georgian Style Coastal Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wm. B. Meares House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wessel-Harper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Forshee-Sprunt House (within shouting distance of this marker); McClammy-Powell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fowler-Pastis House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

2. Harper-Newbold House Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Survey and Planning Unit, North Carolina Division of Archives and History; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expounded on and expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.