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

Edward Taylor House

1914

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Edward Taylor House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as investment property for Edward Tennent Taylor (1877-1936), president of Navassa Guano Co. and Carolina Building and Loan; and wife, Mary Adeline Cox (1867-1947), native of Camilla, Georgia. James F. Gause, Jr., architect of numerous nearby structures, lived here 1914-1917.

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 1914.

Location. 34° 14.351′ N, 77° 55.642′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Chestnut Street east of North 17th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1706 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 American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Frederick Pearsall House (a few steps from this marker); Humphreys-Cooper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Little House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foy-Taylor House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James D. Nutt House (about 400 feet away); J.O. Hinton House (about 400 feet away); Darby-McDonald House (about 400 feet away); Cherry-Halterman House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Edward Taylor House Marker

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.)

2. Gause, James F., Jr. (1885-1922). James F. (Franklyn) Gause, Jr. (June 15, 1885-June 2, 1922) was a prominent architect in his native city of Wilmington during the early 20th century. On his own and during a brief partnership with James B. Lynch, he designed a range of building types including public edifices, churches, schools, and residences in the popular styles of the day. (Catherine W. Bishir, North Carolina Architects & Builders project, North Carolina State University, 2015) (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 146 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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