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

McGowan House

1901

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. McGowan House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style house built for William Andrew McGowan (1867-1948), president/treasurer of the Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company and justice of the peace, and wife Maude A. Kelly (1869-1960), native of Bladen County.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. 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 1901.

Location. 34° 13.72′ N, 77° 56.866′ 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 left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 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,

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: Harper-Hundley House (a few steps from this marker); Orrell-Bremer House (a few steps from this marker); Athalia Hall House (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Loughlin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wessel-Harper House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Hall-Kelly House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barker-O'Connor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Sanders 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, 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 24, 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 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. McGowan House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.