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

Fennell-Croom House

Circa 1872

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Fennell-Croom House Marker

Inscription. Built by former Confederate Army Captain Owen J. Fennell (1832-1910) as his residence. Was a local merchant and a Justice of the Peace. Bought by M.F. Croom in 1892 and remodeled. Remained in family until 1931.

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 1872.

Location. 34° 14.08′ N, 77° 56.47′ 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 right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 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: Smith-Gore House (a few steps from this marker); Harriss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth H. Vollers House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Vollers House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams-Clark House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Jacob Weil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Major James Reilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); Goldie Stein 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 17, 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 Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Fennell-Croom House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.