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

Frederick W. Dick House

1909

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Frederick W. Dick House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical revival style house built for Frederick W. Dick (1875-1927), native of Lumberton, N.C., president, Peoples Savings Bank, and wife, Betty Geer deRosset (1877-1980). Remained in family until 1972.

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 1909.

Location. 34° 14.073′ N, 77° 56.581′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of South 5th Avenue and Dock Street, on the right when traveling north on South 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S 5th Ave, 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,

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in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Miles Costin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Northrop-Graham House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward E. David House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark-Ponos House (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin-Crouch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie H. Winstead House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis T. Moore House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Frederick W. Dick House (PDF). Historical research report and plaque application for the house and its

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Frederick W. Dick House Marker

owners and occupants. (via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on January 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.