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

Carmichael House

1906

— Cooper & Davis, architects / Charles Moore, contractor —

Carmichael House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Carmichael House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built for John Wallace Carmichael (1865-1918), native of Virginia, stock broker and insurance agent; and wife, Janie Northrop (1867-1908). In 1922, purchased by Edward G. King (1866-1952), awning maker; and wife Sarah Pigford (1869-1953). They resided here for twenty-eight 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 1906.

Location. 34° 14.009′ N, 77° 56.318′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Orange Street near South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 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 South,

specifically in the Upper

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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: James J. Allen House (a few steps from this marker); Northrop House (within shouting distance of this marker); William M. Creasy House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sternberger-Small House (about 400 feet away); Stewart House (about 400 feet away); Powell-Graham 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 1974 district and included this property

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Carmichael House Marker

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 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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