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

John A. Taylor House

c. 1847

— Benjamin Gardner, architect —

John A. Taylor House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. John A. Taylor House Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival style house built for John A. Taylor (1798-1873), native of New York, shipping and railroad industrialist, civic leader; and wife, Catherine M. Harriss (1806-1877). From 1893 to 1951, building served as an armory for the Wilmington Light Infantry. The WLI gave it to the City of Wilmington for use as a public library. The library occupied the building from 1956 to 1981.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Military. 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 1847.

Location. 34° 14.157′ N, 77° 56.647′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Market Street (Business U.S. 17) west of North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Market St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: U.S.S. Maine Memorial (here, next to this marker); Wilmington Light Infantry (here, next to this marker); Historic First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Wilmington Coup (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin-Huggins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Jane Langdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. John A. Taylor House Marker

in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. The John A. Taylor House. The John A. Taylor house can be described as a marble and brick-fused fort. (Brian Fiore, "Beyond the Plaque" project, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, 2024) (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.