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

John William King House

c. 1871

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. John William King House Marker

Inscription. Built for John William King (1851-1923), upholsterer, and wife, Carrie V. Williams (1852-1935). Remained in family for twenty-four years. In 1929, purchased by Frank P. Newkirk (1895-1975), elevator operator at the US custom house; and wife, Lizzie Mae Frederick (1895-1985). Remained in family for fifty-seven years.

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 1871.

Location. 34° 14.416′ N, 77° 56.391′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on McRae Street south of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 McRae 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: Snipes-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Kay House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Koch-Sharpless House (about 500 feet away); Polvogt Row Houses (about 500 feet away); Burns-Huggins House

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(about 500 feet away); Schnibben-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority House (about 500 feet away); Foster F. Burnett House (about 500 feet away); Orrell House (about 500 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 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 22, 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 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. John William King House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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