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

Bowden-Boykin House

1859

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Bowden-Boykin House Marker

Inscription. Italianate style house built for Lemuel Henry Bowden (1825-1891), lumber inspector and city alderman; and wife, Mary Jane Flournoy Jacobs (1822-1888). Given to daughter, Julia Augusta Bowden (1859-1944), in 1888. She married Bias Franklin Boykin (1847-1900), native of Sampson County, stockbroker. Remained in family until 1986.

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 1859.

Location. 34° 14.211′ N, 77° 56.556′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Princess Street west of North 6th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Princess 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

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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: Manning-Toon House (a few steps from this marker); William Pinckney Toon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Toon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Knohl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Polley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bellamy Mansion & Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy Mansion Negro House (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodman House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Bowden-Boykin House. From Cape Fear Museum:

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Bowden-Boykin House Marker
Boykin served in the Confederate army under the command of General Fitzhugh Lee. In 1890 Bias Boykin married Julia Augusta Bowden (1859 to 1944) of Wilmington, NC. Two years after their marriage Lemuel H. Bowden, Julia's father, died and they returned to Wilmington to live in Julia's family home at 514 Princess Street. Bias Boykin ran a grocery store on Grace St. and was a prominent figure within Wilmingtonian society.

The family history of the Boykins after their move is riddled with sadness. In 1898 Bias and Julia's three month old son Owen died. Less than two years later on March 29, 1900 Bias unexpectedly died in his bed from, what Dr. F.H. Russell of Wilmington, deemed as apoplexy but is known in modern times as a stroke. At the time of his death he left behind five children, Mary, Anne, Augusta, Bias Jr., and John. Also at the time of his death his wife Julia was expecting a sixth child. On November 17, 1900 that child, Ida Love Boykin, died.

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)

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(Submitted on December 20, 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 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.