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

Capt. Joseph Price House

1882

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Capt. Joseph Price House Marker

Inscription. Late Greek Revival style house built for Joseph W. Price (1835-1895), native of Duplin County; and wife, Lassie Jones (1846-1934). He served in the Pacific as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Revenue cutter service. During the Civil War he commanded the Georgia, a Confederate States Navy gunboat, and the ironclad, Neuse. He was harbor master of the Port of Wilmington from 1878 to 1895. House remained in family until 1935.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. 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 1882.

Location. 34° 14.236′ N, 77° 56.456′ 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 right when traveling south on North 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N

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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: The Von Oesen House (within shouting distance of this marker); May-Willson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Greer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowden-Foard House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Allan Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kahnweiler-Duls House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Curtis-Foster House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Capt. Joseph Price House Marker

(about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. The Exploits Behind the Plaque: The Capt. Joseph Price House. He had a complex military career that saw him become a Civil War hero in his community and allowed him to pursue a position in the civil administration of Wilmington post-Civil War. The plaque mentions a few of his exploits, but much more information lies beneath the surface. < small>(Chase Warchol, "Beyond the Plaque" project, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, 2024) (Submitted on January 25, 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 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register

Capt. Joseph H. Price image. Click for more information.

via History Hub, University of North Carolina-Wilmington Library (Public Domain)

3. Capt. Joseph H. Price

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 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Capt. Joseph Price obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

4. Capt. Joseph Price obituary

Published in the May 16, 1895 edition of The Wilmington Messenger.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on January 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.