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

Wilder-Bulluck House

Circa 1875

— James A. Post, architect —

Wilder-Bulluck House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Wilder-Bulluck House Marker

Inscription. Jessie Wilder (1846-1924) native of Onslow Co. and wife, Fannie D. Ellis (1842-1889) built the house. He engaged in the naval stores business. Oscar Pearsall (1849-1925), businessman, owned the house from -1891. Bought by David Bulluck (1853-1919) physician and wife, Maude Southerland Braswell (1857-1921) in 1897. The Italianate style house remained in the Bulluck family until 1975.

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 1875.

Location. 34° 14.383′ N, 77° 56.72′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on North 4th Street north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 N 4th 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: “Shubert Hall” (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Rulfs House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Lazarus-Hill-Divine House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen Jewett House (about 300 feet away); Powell - Yopp House (about 400 feet away); William G. Craig House (about 400 feet away); St. Mark’s (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). Original National Register nomination for the district. (Prepared by Survey and Planning Unit, North Carolina Division of Archives and History; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 9, 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 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Wilder-Bulluck House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.