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

Addie P. McClammy House

c. 1881

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Addie P. McClammy House Marker

Inscription. One of twin cottages built for Addie P. McClammy (1846-1928) as rental property at 609 So. Front Street. Moved in 1983 to this site and reversed front-to-back.

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 1881.

Location. 34° 13.726′ N, 77° 56.79′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and Craig Alley, on the right when traveling north on South 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 S 2nd 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: William Taylor House (a few steps from this marker); Bordeaux Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Swann House (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor-West House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Samuel Reaves House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockett-Barker-Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); U.C. Ellis House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Addie P. McClammy House. Her full name was Caroline Adelaide “Addie” Price McClammy.

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 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expounded on and expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Addie P. McClammy House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.