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

Wessel-Harper House

Circa 1846

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Wessel-Harper House Marker

Inscription. Built by Jacob Wessel (1814-1878). Later by Captain James Thomas Harper 1895. Then residence of his son, Charles T. Harper M.D. 1904-1913, also his daughter Mary Harper Darby 1913-1957. Preserved by the Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington 1971.

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 1846.

Location. 34° 13.725′ N, 77° 56.889′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South Front Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 S Front 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,

in the

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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: Athalia Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orrell-Bremer House (within shouting distance of this marker); McGowan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harper-Hundley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gore-Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Loughlin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgian Style Coastal Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall-Kelly House (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,

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Wessel-Harper House Marker

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 23, 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 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.