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

Conoley House

circa 1859

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Conoley House Marker

Inscription. Believed to have been built by John J. Conoley, native of Halifax, Nova Scotia (1818-1870) as his family residence. He was merchant in the saddlery business. In 1857, Conoley was elected special magistrate, an office which he held for many years. Purchased by Edwin E. Burriss in 1880. In 1916 house purchased by Verlinza Sidbury. House remained in family until 1964, at which time Dr. J. Buren Sidbury gave property to First Baptist Church. House is fine example of Italianate style which flourished in Wilmington during the mid-19th century.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. 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 1859.

Location. 34° 14.192′ N, 77° 56.619′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on North 5th Avenue south of Princess Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 N 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,

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

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marker: Von Glahn House (a few steps from this marker); Polley House (within shouting distance of this marker); W. Lincoln Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Knohl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy Mansion Negro House (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bellamy Mansion & Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map 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 17, 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 17, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Conoley House Marker

John J. Conoley obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. John J. Conoley obituary

Appeared in the Oct. 21, 1870 edition of The Wilmington Journal.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.