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

McCulloch B. Wilson House

1920; 1932

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. McCulloch B. Wilson House Marker

Inscription. Originally built in bungalow-style for McCulloch Brogden Wilson (1884-1969), auditor for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and wife, Alma Kate Peschau (1890-1929). House enlarged in 1932 to Dutch Colonial Revival style after Wilson's second marriage to Marion Budd Williams (1903-1987). Remained in family for 64 years.

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 1920.

Location. 34° 14.341′ N, 77° 55.727′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Chestnut Street east of North 16th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1606 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, 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

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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: Darby-McDonald House (a few steps from this marker); Foy-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison-Norden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuhlken-Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calder-Stevens Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Little House (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren S. Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. McCulloch B. Wilson House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and its

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. McCulloch B. Wilson House Marker

owners and/or occupants. (Prepared by Beth Keane, 2004; 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 113 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.