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

J.W. Fleet House

c. 1903

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. J.W. Fleet House Marker

Inscription. The Italianate style house built for John Williams Fleet (1861-1928); and wife, Maude Mortimer Cornwall (1864-1935), was originally a mirror image of the one they built next door. She was a native of Lillington, NC. He was the owner of J.W. Fleet Co., clothiers, and a Grand Master of the Cape Fear Lodge, International Order of Odd Fellows. The house was converted into apartments in 1930.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • 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 1903.

Location. 34° 13.834′ N, 77° 56.55′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South 5th Avenue south of Nun Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 S 5th Ave, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America.

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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: A.M. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevenson-Grant House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Price-Leiner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlie Jones Soong (within shouting distance of this marker); Yopp House (within shouting distance of this marker); Reuben Grant Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Worth-Madden House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. J.W. Fleet House Marker

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 14, 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 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.