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

Foy-Taylor House

c. 1916

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Foy-Taylor House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as investment property for Newton Fisher (1889-1951). Purchased in 1923 by Norwood Leslie Foy (1891-1990), native of Scotts Hill, NC, partner in Foy-Roe & Company, retail clothing; and wife Elizabeth Southerland (1891-1959), native of Kenansville, NC. Acquired in 1945 by daughter Elizabeth Claudia Foy (1915-1996); and husband, William Benjamin Taylor (1910-1994), tres. and vice-president of Standard Paint and Hardware Company. House remains in family.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1916.

Location. 34° 14.343′ N, 77° 55.706′ 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: 1610 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401,

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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.

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); McCulloch B. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Little 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); Fisher House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Humphreys-Cooper House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Foy-Taylor House Marker

of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Foy-Taylor House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes details about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (1995; 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 108 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.