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

Shain House

1923

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Shain House Marker

Inscription. Prairie style house built for Isaac Shain (1887-1973), native of Dusetos, Lithuania, owner of I S & Bro., dry goods store, charter member of B'nai Israel Congregation; and wife, Anna Mae Goldberg (1895-1967), native of Poland. Sold to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and served as the pastor's manse from 1927 to 1946.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. 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 1923.

Location. 34° 14.322′ N, 77° 55.973′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of North 13th Street and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North

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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: Smith-Longley House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCabe-Bellamy House (about 700 feet away); Evans House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilmington College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Snell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson Jones Hooper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Love-Pretlow House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holloway-Hunt House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

More about this marker. Complete inscription provided by New Hanover County Library.

Also see . . .
1. Isaac Shain House. Historic

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Shain House Marker

Marker (barely visible in this photograph) is left of the door.

plaque application packet includes more information on the house and its owners/occupants. (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 230 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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