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

Edward Savage House

1851

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Edward Savage House Marker

Inscription. Built by Edward Savage as his home, Sold to his brother, Henry Savage, in 1863, which was his residence until his death in 1904. Remained in the Henry Savage family for 90 years. His last surviving child, Miss Anna P. Savage, died in 1953.

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 1851.

Location. 34° 14.008′ N, 77° 56.761′ 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 McLaine Alley, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 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: St. John's Lodge (a few steps from this marker); Zebulon Latimer House (a few steps from this marker); Henry Russell Savage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodrow Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Toomer Moore

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Bacon (within shouting distance of this marker); George Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); William E. Worth House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Edward Savage House. The house was designed by architect James F. Post, who also handled the carpentry work under builder Robert B. Wood. Post modeled his design on the "Cubical Cottage in Tuscan Style" from A.J. Downing's book, Architecture of Country Houses.

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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Edward Savage House Marker

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.)

Edward Savage Obituary image. Click for full size.

The Weekly Star, March 6, 1896; via DigitalNC (Public Domain)

3. Edward Savage Obituary

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 260 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.