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

DuBois-Boatwright House

c. 1760

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. DuBois-Boatwright House Marker

Inscription. Hall-and-parlor plan, Colonial house built for John DuBois (d. 1768), merchant and Colonial official; and wife, Jean DuBois (d.1803). Purchased in 1844 and expanded in the Greek Revival style by Lucy Wright Wooster (1801-1864); and husband, John Wooster (1791-1869), native of New York, NY. Inherited in 1883 by granddaughter, Mary London Miller Boatwright (1853-1918); and husband, James Henry Boatwright (1846-1911), native of Columbia, SC, Confederate veteran, and insurance agent. Inherited through Swift Miller Boatwright (1875-1921), the house remains in the family.

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 1760.

Location. 34° 14.087′ N, 77° 56.768′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17) south of Market Street, on the right when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 S 3rd 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: Wooster House (a few steps from this marker); Adam Empie, D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Greenhow (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald MacRae House (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgwin-Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Burgwin (within shouting

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. DuBois-Boatwright House Marker

distance of this marker); St. James Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Soldiers Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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 January 2, 2025, 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 January 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.