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

Simmons House

1913

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Simmons House Marker

Inscription. One of twin Neoclassical Revival style houses built as multifamily investment properties for William Whitehead (1867-1931); and wife, Lita Larkins (1907-1961). Purchased in 1946 by Byron Simmons (1896-1972), native of Busti, NY, painter; and wife, Frances Lewis (1896-1988), native of Fairmont, NC. The Simmons lived in the house while renting portions. Utilized as rental units until converted to single family in 2022.

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 1913.

Location. 34° 13.794′ N, 77° 56.571′ 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 south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 S 5th Ave, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Worth-Madden House (a few steps from this marker); Yopp House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlie Jones Soong (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrie Hardy Gardner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Burriss-Meier House (within shouting distance of this marker); A.M. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); J.W. Fleet House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Simmons House Marker

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 19, 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 19, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.