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

Martin-Huggins House

1870

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Martin-Huggins House Marker

Inscription. Built by Ahred Martin, merchant, as his family residence. Later, residence of Captain John Newland Maffitt, noted Confederate naval officer. Occupied by Huggins family since 1889.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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 1870.

Location. 34° 14.133′ N, 77° 56.639′ 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) east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Market 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: Mary Jane Langdon House (a few steps from this marker); Historic First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmington Coup (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmington Light Infantry (within shouting distance

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of this marker); John A. Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (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 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 18, 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 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Martin-Huggins House Marker

The Martin-Huggins House image. Click for full size.

Robert E. Tapp Private Papers, Special Collections, University of North Carolina-Wilmington (Public Domain), 1870

3. The Martin-Huggins House

Commander John Newland Maffitt, CSN (1819-1886) image. Click for full size.

Van Orsdell; via U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (Public Domain), circa 1864

4. Commander John Newland Maffitt, CSN (1819-1886)

Born at sea, he commanded the CSS Florida in 1862-63 before ill health forced him to relinquish command. He later commanded blockade runners and the ironclad Albemarle.

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 156 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.