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

McCaig House

1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. McCaig House Marker

Inscription. Prairie style house built for William Dougal McCaig (1873-1951), native of Shamokin, PA, vice-president of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Henrie Walker (1883-1935), native of Brunswick County. Purchased in 1951 by Charles Wessell, Jr. (1907-1977), attorney-at-law and president of New Hanover County Bar Association; and wife, Jean MacDonald Hall (1913- ).

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement • Railroads & Streetcars. 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 1912.

Location. 34° 14.308′ N, 77° 55.583′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Princess Street and North 18th Street, on the right when traveling east on Princess Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1711 Princess St, Wilmington NC 28405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Katharine M. Harriss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen-Collier House (within shouting distance of this marker); James D. Nutt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Pearsall House (about 300 feet away); Brown-Weathersbee House (about 400 feet away); Edward Taylor 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. McCaig House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. McCaig House Marker

Historic plaque application includes additional information about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 5, 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 (under a different name) as contributing and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.