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

Richard Langdon House

c. 1808

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Richard Langdon House Marker

Inscription. Federal style house built for Richard Langdon (1753-1810), native of New Hampshire, merchant; and wife, Jane Dunbibin Ward. In 1812, the widow Jane married Samuel Russell Jocelyn (1764-1816), native of Connecticut, attorney. Purchased in 1829, by Captain Samuel Russell (1788-1830); and wife, Anne Elizabeth Corby (1792-1846). Remained in family for thirty-one years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1808.

Location. 34° 13.982′ N, 77° 56.693′ 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 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Orange St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s

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Coastal Plain and on the 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: Rankin-Walker House (a few steps from this marker); Horace P. Munson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Whistler's Mother (within shouting distance of this marker); Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams MacMillan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Kennedy Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hart Carriage House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Restored to Glory. Members

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Richard Langdon House Marker

It is the eighth-oldest house still standing in Wilmington.

of the Historic Wilmington Foundation stood on the steps of City Hall in 2019 and announced the list of the year’s most threatened historic places. Topping the list was the Richard Langdon home on Orange Street, adjacent to First Presbyterian Church. (Amanda Lisk, Wrightsville Beach Magazine, Aug. 30, 2022) (Submitted on December 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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 193 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.