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

Bettie Kenan Price House

c. 1840; c. 1909

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Bettie Kenan Price House Marker

Inscription. Neo-classical Revival style house built as investment property for Bettie Kenan Price (1843-1923), who conducted a school in her home at 125 South Fifth Avenue. The front portion of this house was added to an older wing which was removed from the Price family residence.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. 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 1840.

Location. 34° 14.008′ N, 77° 56.556′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Orange Street east of South 5th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 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 Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American

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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: Price-Warren-Lane House (a few steps from this marker); Woodbury-Hoggard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis T. Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hashagen House (within shouting distance of this marker); McRae-Willard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward E. David House (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Vollers House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ebert-Artis House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Bettie Kenan Price House Marker

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 15, 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 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.