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

deRosset House

1842

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. deRosset House Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival style house built for Armand John deRosset (1808-1897), physician and merchant; and wife, Eliza Jane Lord (1812-1876). They added the northeast wing in 1854 and the Italianate cornice and conservatory in 1874. Purchased in 1882 by Hanke Vollers (1824-1904), commission merchant; and wife, Anna Ohlandt (1832-1909), natives of Hannover, Germany. Remained in family until 1905 when sold to Carl P.B. Mahler (1874-1956), builder and realtor; and wife, Meta Brunjes (1868-1957) who added east apartment wing in 1913. Saved for preservation by Historic Wilmington Foundation in 1975.

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 1842.

Location. 34° 14.066′ N, 77° 56.801′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on Dock Street east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 S 2nd 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

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marker: St. Thomas the Apostle Church (a few steps from this marker); Wooster House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Dye Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahler Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth H. Bridgers Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); DeStrac House (within shouting distance of this marker); DuBois-Boatwright House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. History of the DeRosset House: a research report presented to Historic Wilmington Foundation (PDF). Extensive history (through 1882) of the deRosset family and the deRosset mansion. (First of two parts) (Mary Ellen Gadski, via North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, 1978) (Submitted on December 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. History of the DeRosset House, Part II, 1882-1979 (PDF). Continuation of in-depth research report on the deRosset family and their Wilmington mansion. (Mary Ellen Gadski, via North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, 1978) (Submitted on December 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. deRosset House Marker

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 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

4. 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 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Front of deRosset House image. Click for full size.

Historic Wilmington Foundation via WikiMedia Commons (Public Domain), February 3, 2009

3. Front of deRosset House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.