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

Humphreys-Cooper House

1915

— James B. Lynch, architect / Morton & Cox, builders —

Humphreys-Cooper House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Humphreys-Cooper House Marker

Inscription. Shingled cottage built for Charles Raymond Humphreys (1881-1929), civil engineer; and wife, Lilian Miller Kenly (1890-1979), natives of Maryland. Purchased in 1929 by Oscar Fleet Cooper (1878-1948), advertising agent for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Sudie Hubbard (1878-1979), natives of Sampson County.

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 1915.

Location. 34° 14.37′ N, 77° 55.659′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and North 17th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28405, 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

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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: Little House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Pearsall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foy-Taylor House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Darby-McDonald House (about 300 feet away); McCulloch B. Wilson House (about 400 feet away); Kuhlken-Hanby House (about 400 feet away); J.O. Hinton House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Humphreys-Cooper House (PDF). Historic plaque application has more details about the house and its owners and occupants. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg and Janet K. Seapker; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Humphreys-Cooper House Marker

(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 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.