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

Elizabeth H. Vollers House

1898

— L.H. Vollers, builder —

Elizabeth H. Vollers House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Elizabeth H. Vollers House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style house built as rental property for Elizabeth Hashagen Vollers (1840-1907), native of Hannover, Germany. In 1907, the house became the residence of Claus H. Dock (1844-1924), dealer in naval stores; and wife, Wilhelmina Gade (1851-1920). They were natives of Hannover, Germany. Four of their children lived here until their deaths: Anna D. (1870-1918), Elizabeth W. (1869-1925), William H. (1876-1957) and Wilhelmina M. (1872-1960). The second story front porch was removed in 1978.

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 1907.

Location. 34° 14.095′ N, 77° 56.48′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Dock Street east of South 6th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 Dock 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 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: Elizabeth Vollers House (a few steps from this marker); Harriss House

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(a few steps from this marker); Smith-Gore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fennell-Croom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Weil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams-Clark House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henderson House (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Alderman House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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 16, 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Elizabeth H. Vollers House Marker

Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.