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

Burruss-Poisson House

1883

— John Ottaway, builder —

Burruss-Poisson House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Burruss-Poisson House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style residence built for Edwin E. Burruss (1829-1887), founder and president of First National Bank of Wilmington and organizer of Clarendon Water Works Company, and wife Elizabeth Northrop (1855-1887). Northern porch added c.1912. Sold in 1922 by surviving Burruss daughter to Louis J. Poisson (1887-1961), attorney and N.C. legislator, and wife Gethyn Rugan (1898-1958).

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 1883.

Location. 34° 13.854′ N, 77° 56.742′ 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 Ann Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 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: King-Meares House (a few steps from this marker); J.W. Murchison House (a few steps from this marker); James Sprunt (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Giles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright-Murchison House (within shouting distance of this marker); Strausz-Heide House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peck House (within shouting distance of this marker); Judah P. Benjamin (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 5, 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 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Burruss-Poisson House Marker

3. A Tradition of Service. Reprint of statement issued by The North Carolina State Bar following Louis J. Poisson's death. (Poisson Poisson Bower law firm) (Submitted on January 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.