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

J. Lowell White House

1925

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. J. Lowell White House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Joseph Lowell White (1880-1947), native of Burlington, Iowa, Superintendent of Transportation, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Ola Rogers, native of Texas. Purchased in 1957 by William Osler Humphrey (1909-1976), manager of New Hanover County ABC Board; and wife, Martha Neese (1914-1964). Sold in 1986 to Robert K. Miller, Jr. and Mary Susan Varner who built addition during a major renovation in 2004-2005.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement • Railroads & Streetcars. 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 1925.

Location. 34° 14.467′ N, 77° 55.583′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 18th Street south of Princess Place Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 N 18th St, Wilmington NC 28405,

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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: Bridgers-Fulenwider House (within shouting distance of this marker); A.C. Diehl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hale-Henderson House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherry-Halterman House (about 600 feet away); Browne-Stanley House (about 600 feet away); Bellevue Cemetery (about 600 feet away); James D. Nutt House (about 700 feet away); Brown-Weathersbee House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. J. Lowell White House Marker

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 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.