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

Baptist Hill House

1837

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Baptist Hill House Marker

Inscription. A Baptist meeting house occupied this site as early as 1825. Front Street Baptist Church was constructed here in 1837 and served the congregation until 1866. Converted to a residence when sold to John F. Solter (1840-1903) and John M. Bremer (1829-1897), natives of Hannover, Germany, grocers. Confiscated under World War I “Trading with the Enemy Act” and returned to heirs in 1925. From 1971 to 1990 residence of Miss Katherine Howell (1920-1990) preservationist, and city librarian for twenty-seven years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I. 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 1837.

Location. 34° 13.877′ N, 77° 56.88′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on South Front Street south of Ann Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 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

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walking distance of this marker: Captain John Harper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick J. Lord House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker-Compos House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Purnell-Empie-Block House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishblate-McQueen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis J. Poisson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dudley-Chadbourn House (about 300 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 27, 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 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Baptist Hill House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.