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

Everett-Bissinger House

c. 1860

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Everett-Bissinger House Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival style house built for Ann Thompson Everett (1819-1895), wife of Amariah B. Everett (1811-1857), planter, natives of Onslow County. Renovated to Italianate style during ownership of son, John Alfred Everett (1839-1915), Confederate veteran and grocer, and wife, Meriel Hooks (1846-1895). Purchased in 1902 by Frederick A. Bissinger (1869-1933), jeweler; and wife, Mary Catherine Mohr (1878-1945). Remained in family for forty-nine years.

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 1860.

Location. 34° 14.34′ N, 77° 56.452′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 7th Street north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 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 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: Currie-Boon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Burns-Huggins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fennell-Crump House

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Eckel-Spillman Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Polvogt Row Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Altaffer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alderman-Johnson House (about 300 feet away); Kahnweiler-Duls 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) (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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Everett-Bissinger House Marker

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 174 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.