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

Baldwin-Latimer-Jordan House

c. 1880; c. 1910

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Baldwin-Latimer-Jordan House Marker

Inscription. Italianate style house built for Albert M. Baldwin (1845-1934), dentist, and wife, Bettie S. Mitchell (1847-1888). Enlarged and remodeled by Edward S. Latimer (1857-1901), attorney and wife, Anna Huske (1860-1934). Hettie James Jordan (1869- 1941) and descendants owned the house from 1919-1987.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1880.

Location. 34° 13.945′ N, 77° 56.753′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17) south of Orange Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 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: Latimer-Waddell House (a few steps from this marker); William W. Loring (a few steps from this marker); Edward S. Latimer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Coin-Rodgers House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Catherine Kennedy Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Parsley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Latimer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey House (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Baldwin-Latimer-Jordan House Marker

Marker is left of the door.

Albert Marion Baldwin obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Albert Marion Baldwin obituary

Appeared in April 2, 1934 edition of The Evening Telegram in Rocky Mount, N.C.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.