Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Knohl House
c. 1860
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
1. Knohl House Marker
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 1860.
Location. 34° 14.193′ N, 77° 56.588′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on North 5th Avenue north of Market Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 N 5th Ave,
this page online
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: Polley House (a few steps from this marker); W. Lincoln Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Bellamy Mansion Negro House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bellamy Mansion & Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Conoley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Glahn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowden-Boykin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy Mansion (within shouting distance
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024
2. Knohl House Marker
Regarding Knohl House. Excerpt from The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Jan. 19, 1905, published by the Seventh-day Adventist church:
Wagner - Sister Wagner, nee Wildschmitt, fell asleep in Jesus, in Hildebran, N.C., Dec. 8, 1904. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 29, 1834, and came to America in 1851. The following year she was married to F.W. Knohl, and removed from New York City to Wilmington, N.C. Three children, by this marriage, sleep with their father in Wilmington, and one remains to mourn her loss. In 1867 she was married to Dr. Herman Wagner, of New York City, whose death, sixteen years later, again left her a widow. Having suffered from bronchial catarrh for many years, she came to Hildebran with her daughter, seeking a milder climate. She was born and raised in the Catholic Church, but attended Protestant services after her marriage. Eight years ago she heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message. Though she never joined the church on earth, yet her quiet, peaceful, honest life testified of a heart that trusted in God. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Albert Carey.
Also see . . .
1. Industries of a Feather Part Two: Shipbuilding and Modern Industries of Eagles Island (PDF). South of the Stone Towing Company, across from Ann and Nun Streets, was the Hamme Marine Railway. Initially known as Hamme the Hatter for his high-fashion clothing business, R.F. Hamme retired from haberdashery and purchased land south of Wilmington Iron Works from the Suburban Land and Development Company to build a small marine railway with his son, R.F. Hamme Jr. in 1915. Note: Clicking link begins automatic download. (Rob Minford, The Bulletin newsletter, Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear, Jan. 2013) (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 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
