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

James J. Allen House

c.1910

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. James J. Allen House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built for James Joseph Allen (1874-1953), native of Michigan, commission merchant and wholesale grocer; and wife, Marion Banks (1878-1967). Purchased in 1912 by John Haar (1844-1921), Register of Deeds for 18 years; and wife, Margaret Tienken (1855-1934). They were natives of Germany.

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 1910.

Location. 34° 14.009′ N, 77° 56.323′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Orange Street east of South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 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,

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: Carmichael House (a few steps from this marker); Northrop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sternberger-Small House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stewart House (about 300 feet away); Powell-Graham House (about 400 feet away); William M. Creasy House (about 400 feet away); Penny House (about 500 feet away); Hanby House & Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination that expanded the original district created in 1974 and included

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. James J. Allen House Marker

this property 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.)

John Haar, Jr. (1844-1921) image. Click for full size.

History of North Carolina: North Carolina Biography, Lewis Publishing Co. (1911) (Public Domain)

3. John Haar, Jr. (1844-1921)

A native of Hannover, Germany, he emigrated to the United States at 21 and arrived in Wilmington three years later. He operated a grocery, a saloon and sold insurance before becoming New Hanover County Register of Deeds in 1891. He held the post until 1896, and again in 1906-1918.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.