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

Maunder House

1882

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Maunder House Marker

Inscription. Italianate style house built for John Maunder (1825-1897), native of New York, marble yard owner, city alderman; and wife, Martha Orrell (1837-1927). Purchased in 1918 by Robert Stedman McKeithan (1884-1955), fertilizer salesman; and wife, Luola Gay (1887-1980). Remained in family for thirty-one 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 1882.

Location. 34° 14.123′ N, 77° 56.348′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on South 8th Street south of Meadow Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 S 8th 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: John Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanby House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); DuRant House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanby Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Penny House

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Deans House (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Walker Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); John N. Maffitt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Maunder House. Historical research report provides more information about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on January 26, 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 26, 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Maunder House Marker

L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

John Frank Maunder obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. John Frank Maunder obituary

Published in the Feb. 16, 1897 edition of The Wilmington Messenger.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.