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

J.O. Hinton House

c. 1913

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. J.O. Hinton House Marker

Inscription. Neo-classical Revival style house built as investment property for James Oscar Hinton (1873-1952), manager of City Laundry; and wife, Estelle Shepard (1875-1960). The second story was added in the late 1920s during the ownership of the Rev. Royall, minister of Trinity Methodist Church. From 1932, residence of John Wesley Brooks (1868-1937), wholesale grocer; and wife, Rosa Jenrette (1871-1955). House remained in family until purchased in 1977 by Dr. Dargan Frierson, Jr., university professor; and wife Virginia Wright-Frierson, artist.

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 1913.

Location. 34° 14.3′ N, 77° 55.678′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Princess Street and North 17th Street, on the right when traveling west on Princess Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 1619 Princess St, Wilmington NC 28401, 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: Fisher House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foy-Taylor House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall House (about 300 feet away); Harrison-Norden House (about 300 feet away); Darby-McDonald House (about 300 feet away); McCulloch B. Wilson House (about 300 feet away); Edward Taylor House (about 400 feet away); Frederick Pearsall House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. J.O. Hinton House Marker

of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. J.O. Hinton House (PDF). Historic plaque application has additional details about the house, its owners and occupants. (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 168 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.