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

Little House

1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Little House Marker

Inscription. Dutch Colonial Revival style house built for Fred E. Little (1891-1975), native of Charlotte, president of Wilmington Printing Company, commissioner of Wilmington Housing Authority for 25 years; and wife, Elizabeth Albright (1885-1982), native of Guilford County. House remained in family for fifty-seven years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • 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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.367′ N, 77° 55.686′ 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: 1619 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, 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: Humphreys-Cooper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foy-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby-McDonald House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCulloch B. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuhlken-Hanby House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Pearsall House (about 300 feet away); Harrison-Norden House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Little House (PDF). Historical

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Little House Marker

plaque application includes more details about the house, the Littles (who purchased it four months into their marriage) and later owners and/or occupants. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 4, 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 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.