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

Frederick Pearsall House

1916

— James F. Gause, Jr., architect —

Frederick Pearsall House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Frederick Pearsall House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Frederick Leon Pearsall (1875-1945), officer and co-owner of Pearsall and Company, fertilizer manufacturers; and wife, Mary Christian Meartan (1877-1953), native of Cumberland County, NC. Frederick was an elder and longtime Clerk of the Session of St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. 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° 14.349′ N, 77° 55.631′ 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: 1708 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain

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

Also see . . .
1. Frederick Pearsall House (PDF). Replacement historic plaque application includes more details about the house and its owners and/or

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Frederick Pearsall House Marker

occupants. (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.)

3. 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.)

Frederick Pearsall obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Frederick Pearsall obituary

Published in the Sept. 17, 1945 edition of The Wilmington Morning Star.

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 119 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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