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

Allen-Woodward House

1886; 1927

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Allen-Woodward House Marker

Inscription. Built by Jacob S. Allen (1829-1895), native of Raleigh, contractor and builder. Purchased in 1891 by Hector McLean Green (1849-1925), native of Lillington, NC, timber inspector, Postmaster, and realtor; and wife, Ida Deems Alderman (1866-1926). Purchased by Mary Worth Woodward, native of Asheboro, NC, who had facade altered, Lynch & Foard, architects. Inherited by Emma Woodward MacMillan (1893-1975), local historian, and city librarian for 30 years.

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 1886.

Location. 34° 13.811′ N, 77° 56.737′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South 3rd Street (U.S. 17) south of Nun Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 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: Edward B. Dudley (a few steps from this marker); Charles W. Worth House

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(a few steps from this marker); William B. McKoy House (a few steps from this marker); Gregory Normal Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Chadbourn-Donnell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenly-Whitehead House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peyton Hoge House (within shouting distance of this marker); Holladay-Whitehead House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Allen-Woodward House. Excerpt from North Carolina History by R.D.W. Connor, William Kenneth Boyd and Joseph Grégoire de Roulhac Hamilton (1919):

Now serving as postmaster of Wilmington, an office to which he was appointed by President Wilson on May 28, 1915, Hector McLean Green has long been actively identified with business and public affairs in this section of the state.

He was born in Harnett County, North Carolina, March 30, 1849, a son of John and Flora Catherine (McLean) Green. His father was a planter. Hector Green spent his early life on the old plantation, and part of his boyhood fell during the dark days of the war. He had to satisfy himself with
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Allen-Woodward House Marker
such education as was afforded by the private schools, and after the war he assisted in rehabilitating the plantation and remained there until 1871.

His chief business success has been in the timber and lumber business, and he built some very extensive connections from Wilmington as his headquarters and continued actively in the industry until he entered the postoffice. From 1898 to 1912 he also served as treasurer of New Haven County and was chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee in 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1898. Mr. Green is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyteriau Church of Wilmington.

On November 6, 1873, he married Miss Ida Deems Alderman, of Wilmington. They have one daughter, Alice, wife of Edwin M. Wilson, who is a well known educator. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have a son, Hugh McLean Wilson.

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)

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(Submitted on January 6, 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 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.