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

Warren S. Johnson House

1914

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Warren S. Johnson House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style house built for Warren Sylvester Johnson (1876-1961), native of Clinton, NC, president of Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Company; and wife, Hattie Harllee Bellamy (1876-1965). House remained in family for fifty-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 1914.

Location. 34° 14.358′ N, 77° 55.775′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Chestnut Street west of North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1519 Chestnut 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,

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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: Calder-Stevens Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuhlken-Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans House (within shouting distance of this marker); Snell House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCulloch B. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison-Norden House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Darby-McDonald House (about 300 feet away); Marshall House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Warren S. Johnson House. The Johnsons bought the lot in 1912, moved into their brand-new house two years later, and lived there for the remainder of their lives.

Also see . . .
1. Warren S. Johnson House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Warren S. Johnson House Marker

Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and its owners/occupants through the years. (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 133 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.