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

Maria McKoy House

c.1913

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Maria McKoy House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built as rental property for Maria Brown McKoy (1855-1942), widow of Robert Hassell McKoy (1855-1901), attorney. Purchased in 1943 by Frank Lem (1916-1990), owner of the New China Restaurant, and wife, Velma Walker (1919-1975), native of Columbus County. She operated a beauty salon here during the 1950s and 1960s.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. 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 1913.

Location. 34° 13.726′ N, 77° 56.727′ 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 Craig Alley, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 S 3rd St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Blaney-Crowley House (a few steps from this marker); Bellamy-Evenson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarborough House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cassidey Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor-West House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sallie Allen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cumming-Taylor House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Maria McKoy House Marker

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 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expounded on and expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 7, 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 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.