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

Darby-McDonald House

c. 1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Darby-McDonald House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman bungalow built for Miss Mary C. Darby (1858-1938), real estate agent, and sister, Miss Margaret M. Darby (1857-1933), as rental property. Purchased in 1954 by Miss Harriet Bellamy McDonald (1905-1989), long-time Forest Hills Elementary school teacher.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. 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° 14.344′ N, 77° 55.719′ 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: 1608 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 in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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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: McCulloch B. Wilson House (a few steps from this marker); Foy-Taylor House (a few steps from this marker); Kuhlken-Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison-Norden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Little House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calder-Stevens Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Darby-McDonald House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes additional details about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Prepared by E. Holt Moore, III, 2000; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Darby-McDonald House Marker

(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 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.