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

Penny House

1900

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Penny House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style house built for William Jefferson Penny (1843-1900), native of Pender County, dry goods merchant; and wife, Lula Potter (1855-1915). Inherited by daughter, Virginia Gertrude Penny (1867-1934). In 1928, became residence of grandson, George Robert McKenzie (1898-1963), postal worker; and wife, Ethel Marie Costin (1903-1992). The house remained in the family for fifty-two 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 1900.

Location. 34° 14.093′ N, 77° 56.32′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Dock Street and St. James Street, on the right when traveling east on Dock Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 Dock St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s

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Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper 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: Deans House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson-Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanby House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Maunder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanby Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); DuRant House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northrop House (about 400 feet away); John Hall House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Penny House Marker

National Register of Historic Places nomination that expanded the original district created in 1974 and included this property 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.)

2. The Death of Mr. W.J. Penny. Clipping of obituary that appeared in the March 14, 1900 edition of The Wilmington Messenger. (Newspapers.com) (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 202 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.