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

Craig House

circa 1870

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Craig House Marker

Inscription. Built by William Edward Craig, a merchant in the cooper business located in this same block until 1883, at which time he opened a grocery store at 6th and Wooster streets. In 1891 his wife, Hester Jane Craig, sold the property to John C. Davis. House moved to this site, May 11, 1977, from 505 Wooster Street.

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 1870.

Location. 34° 13.846′ N, 77° 56.958′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on South Water Street south of Ann Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the Chandler's Wharf commercial area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Ann St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal

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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: Reston-Richardson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishblate-McQueen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick J. Lord House (about 300 feet away); Honnet House (about 300 feet away); Rankin & Martin Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Captain John Harper House (about 300 feet away); Purnell-Empie-Block House (about 400 feet away); Dudley-Chadbourn House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Craig House Marker

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 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.