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

Wright-Rehder House

1914

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Wright-Rehder House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style house built for Eleanor Gilchrist (1890-1965) and husband, Thomas Henry Wright (1876-1956), partner with his father in J.G. Wright & Son real estate developers of Winoca Terrace. Purchased in 1921 by C.F.W. (Will) Rehder (1872-1945), florist; and wife, Jessie Stewart (1883-1961), native of Iowa. Remained in family for forty-eight years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. 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 1914.

Location. 34° 14.448′ N, 77° 55.83′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 15th Street north of Grace Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 N 15th 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

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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: Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stein House (within shouting distance of this marker); Love-Pretlow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonvielle-Currin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jaffé House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy-Baggett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. Fleet Williams House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Wright-Rehder House Marker

Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property as contributing and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. How an acronym helped form this Wilmington neighborhood. J.G. Wright & Son held a contest to name the residential subdivision it was developing. An 11-year-old girl was the winner. (Cheryl M. Whitaker, Wilmington StarNews, June 21, 224) (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Carl Fredrick William “Will” Rehder obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Carl Fredrick William “Will” Rehder obituary

Published in the Nov. 20, 1945 edition of The Morning Star in Wilmington.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.