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

McLaurin House

c. 1867

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. McLaurin House Marker

Inscription. Late Greek revival-style coastal cottage built as residence for John McLaurin (1832-1907), and wife Catherine Blanks (1836-1902). McLaurin was a commission merchant and owner/editor of the North Carolina Presbyterian. Residence of daughter, Sarah McLaurin until 1950.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • 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 1867.

Location. 34° 14.028′ N, 77° 56.438′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of Orange Street and South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Orange Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 Orange St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the

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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: Captain Skinner House (within shouting distance of this marker); McEachern-Divine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin F. Penny House (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell-Graham House (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Amringe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sternberger-Small House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stewart House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goldie Stein House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding McLaurin House. The North Carolina Presbyterian

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. McLaurin House Marker

was a weekly newspaper published in Wilmington from Nov. 20, 1874 to Dec. 30, 1897, except for a 10-month hiatus in 1865-1866. It moved publication to Charlotte, N.C. on Jan. 16, 1898 but printed its last edition on Dec. 22 of that year.

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 14, 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 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.