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

The Von Oesen House

c. 1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. The Von Oesen House Marker

Inscription. Built as a wedding gift for Martin and Adeline Von Oesen by the bride's uncle, Jurgen Haar. Until 1987, this was the family home of the Von Oesen's and their children Anna Elaine and Henry. Purchased by Donald G. Lashley in 1987 and restored during the years 1987-92

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 34° 14.217′ N, 77° 56.455′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Princess Street, on the left when traveling north on North 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 N 7th 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

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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: May-Willson House (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Joseph Price House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Allan Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Greer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bowden-Foard House (about 300 feet away); St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); Curtis-Foster House (about 400 feet away); Sadgwar House (about 400 feet away). 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)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. The Von Oesen House Marker

(Submitted on January 23, 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 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.