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

Charles-Craft House

c. 1886

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Charles-Craft House Marker

Inscription. Originally a one-story Greek Revival style dwelling. Second story with Italianate vented and bracketed features and front bay added by 1915. Built for Archibald Charles-Craft (1855-1920), bookkeeper for wholesale grocers; and wife, Alice Philyaw (1856-1917), homemaker. House remained in the Charles-Craft family until 1968.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1886.

Location. 34° 14.273′ N, 77° 56.543′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on North 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 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: Boylan-Bowers House (a few steps from this marker); Merritt-Jones House (a few steps from this marker); Woolvin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chasten House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bagg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolvin-Warren House (within shouting distance of this marker); McEachern-Lynch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wessell-Harbers 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). 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 22, 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 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Charles-Craft House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.