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

Georgian Style Coastal Cottage

Late 18th Century Dwelling

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Georgian Style Coastal Cottage Marker

Inscription. This property was sold 1772 by Arthur Benning Sheriff to Archibald MacLaine, attorney at law who left property to his daughter Catherine wife of George Hooper 1790. In 1828 Archibald MacLaine Hooper sold to William G. Beatty this house. His heirs sold property to Arthur Lewis 1840.

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 1772.

Location. 34° 13.729′ N, 77° 56.926′ 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 left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Church St, Wilmington 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

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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: Harper-Newbold House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gore-Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wessel-Harper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cameron-Newkirk House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Athalia Hall House (about 300 feet away); Orrell-Bremer House (about 300 feet away); McGowan House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Georgian Style Coastal Cottage. The property was among seven lots sold by Arthur Benning, the New Hanover County sheriff, to satisfy a judgment

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 22, 2024

2. Georgian Style Coastal Cottage Marker

against the James Wimble estate for debts owed to Bunbury Day. The house, built c. 1771, is the fourth-oldest structure still standing in Wilmington. It is now known as the Cameron-Dixon House after the family that has owned it since 1941.

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 10, 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 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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