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

Jesse James Mohn House

1938

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Jesse James Mohn House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for Jesse James Mohn (1903-1967), native of Pender County, furniture store salesman and bondsman; and wife, Ruth Vestus Gore (1917-1993), native of Columbus County and waitress at Dixie Cafe. The Mohns also ran the Vesta-rest apartments in Kure Beach in the 1950s. House purchased in 1959 by Harry Everett DeHart (1911-1989), native of Saluda, NC and fireman at Sunny Point Army Terminal: and wife, Margaret Allen (1911-2003). House remained in the family for twenty-five 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 1938.

Location. 34° 14.506′ N, 77° 55.76′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 16th Street north of Rankin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 N 16th

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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: Mohn-Hartley House (a few steps from this marker); Pine Forest Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); E. Fleet Williams House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jaffé House (about 400 feet away); Stein House (about 400 feet away); Glascow Hicks House (about 500 feet away); Wright-Rehder House (about 500 feet away); Swinson-Dowe House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Jesse James Mohn House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Jesse James Mohn House Marker

Marker is left of the door.

Historical plaque application includes more details about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Edward F. Turberg; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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