Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas C. Miller House
c. 1896
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
1. Thomas C. Miller House Marker
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings. 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 1896.
Location. 34° 14.391′ N, 77° 56.554′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 6th Street north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 N 6th St, 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 marker: Moore-Davis House (a few steps from this marker); Taylor-Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson-Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Kuck House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Marks Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away,
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Also see . . .
1. Thomas C. Miller (PDF). Historic plaque application includes history of the house and its owners and occupants. (Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on January 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024
2. Thomas C. Miller House Marker
4. 1898 Wilmington Coup. What traditionally has been termed a race riot has also been called a massacre, rebellion, revolt, race war, and coup detat. The events of November 10, 1898, in Wilmington constitute a landmark in North Carolina history. The event marked the climax of the white supremacy campaign of 1898 and a turning point in the states history. Restriction on black voting followed soon thereon marking the onset of the Jim Crow era of segregation. (North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources) (Submitted on January 21, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller
3. Thomas C. Miller, Sr. obituary
Appeared in the March 27, 1903 edition of The Morning Star in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
