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

Allen House

c. 1909

— Burett Stephens, Architect —

Allen House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Allen House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival house built for Mitchell Allen (1873-1945), bank officer of Murchison National Bank, and wife, Martha Groff (1870-1913). Remained in family until 1944.

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 1909.

Location. 34° 14.312′ N, 77° 55.545′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Princess Street east of North 18th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1805 Princess 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 South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western

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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: Katharine M. Harriss House (a few steps from this marker); Allen-Collier House (a few steps from this marker); McCaig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinton-Seale House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown-Weathersbee House (about 300 feet away); James D. Nutt House (about 300 feet away); Cherry-Halterman House (about 400 feet away); Schaefer House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Allen House. It is identical to the house next door at 1807 Princess Street. That residence was built by Mitchell Allen's older brother, Fulton T. Allen, who was secretary-treasurer of Acme Fertilizer Company.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Allen House Marker

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.)

Mitchell Ferris Allen obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Mitchell Ferris Allen obituary

Published in the Jan. 6, 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 173 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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