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

Cherry-Halterman House

c. 1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Cherry-Halterman House Marker

Inscription. Dutch Colonial style house built for Luther H. Cherry, insurance agent, and wife, Hattie E. O'Henry. Purchased in 1939 by William Kimry Stewart, Jr. (1910-1999), mortician. In 1968, sold to Lawton H. Halterman (1920- ), native of West Virginia and owner of wheel alignment shop; and wife, Mabel Bass (1926- ), native of Sampson County. Remained in family until 2001.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.376′ N, 77° 55.571′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and North 18th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal

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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: James D. Nutt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown-Weathersbee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Browne-Stanley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Pearsall House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hale-Henderson House (about 400 feet away); Edward Taylor House (about 400 feet away); Bridgers-Fulenwider House (about 400 feet away); Katharine M. Harriss House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Cherry-Halterman House (PDF). Historic plaque application

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Cherry-Halterman House Marker

includes more information about the house and its owners and/or occupants. (via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 3, 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 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.