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

Hanby House & Store

c. 1882

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Hanby House & Store Marker

Inscription. Italianate style house and grocery store built for Joseph H. Hanby (1843-1905), grocer, native of Virginia; and wife, Adrienne K. Wilson (1848-1913). One of the city's few remaining “corner grocery store” buildings, it served the neighborhood from 1882 to 1950 and 1966 to 1994. One story entrance added in the 1920s.

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 1882.

Location. 34° 14.09′ N, 77° 56.361′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Dock Street and South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Dock Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 722 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

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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: Hanby Cottage (a few steps from this marker); DuRant House (within shouting distance of this marker); Penny House (within shouting distance of this marker); Maunder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams-Agostini House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goldie Stein House (about 300 feet away); Deans House (about 300 feet away); Benjamin F. Penny House (about 300 feet away). 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Hanby House & Store 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.)

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.)

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 178 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.