Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Latimer House
1882-1883
| | Architect: James F. Post / Builders: J.C. and R.B. Wood | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
1. Henry Latimer House Marker
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 1882.
Location. 34° 13.971′ N, 77° 56.758′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17) and Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 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: George Davis (a few steps from this marker); Edward S. Latimer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Whistler's Mother (within shouting distance of this marker); William W. Loring (within shouting
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Regarding Henry Latimer House. Excerpt from "The Zebulon Latimer House" by Alyssa Holton, University of North Carolina-Wilmington History Hub:
Henry Gould Latimer was the eldest son of Zebulon and Elizabeth Latimer. Born on September 16, 1845, Henry spent his early education years in Wilmington. Henry was trained in art but notably spent time in heraldry, genealogy, and botany. During the Civil War Henry was part of the Confederacy and was a clerk within the Customs Office in Wilmington. Later, with his other three brothers, the Acme Manufacturing Company was created. Although Henry did not spend long with the Company, his brothers continued it while he pursued his profession in art. Having studied under masters of art for his time, Henry created multiple works and influenced the design of bronze tablets for churches.His art led to his contribution of reredos and altar at the old St. James Church of Wilmington. Henry eventually married in September of 1875 to Carria Angelica Groot where he then resided until he came back to Wilmington before his death in January of 1929.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 20242. Henry Latimer House Marker
His wife, Carria (nicknamed "Carrie") was born in 1855 and died in 1917. She and Henry are buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, located in Auburn, N.Y., where they lived throughout their marriage.
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 3, 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 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Pictorial and historical New Hanover County and Wilmington..., William L. DeRosset (ed.) (Public Domain)
3. Henry Gould Latimer
He retired from business shortly after he and three brothers founded Acme to focus on his true passion: art.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
