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

E. Fleet Williams House

c. 1914

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. E. Fleet Williams House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as rental property for Edgar Fleet Williams (1889-1956), president of Diamond Steamboat and Wrecking Company; and wife, Sadie Exum (1894-1976), native of Snow Hill, NC.

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° 14.446′ N, 77° 55.751′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 16th Street south of Rankin Street when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 N 16th 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,

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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: Swinson-Dowe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohn-Hartley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesse James Mohn House (about 400 feet away); Windley House (about 400 feet away); Wright-Rehder House (about 400 feet away); Stein House (about 400 feet away); Jaffé House (about 400 feet away); Love-Pretlow House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of 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 February 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. E. Fleet Williams House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.