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

Fisher House

1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Fisher House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as investment property for W.P. McGlaughon. Purchased in 1924 by Hervey Taylor Fisher (1883-1931), native of Fayetteville, NC and auditor for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Lula Suggs (1885-1968), native of Kinston, NC. House remained in family for forty years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.298′ N, 77° 55.717′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Princess Street east of North 16th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1605 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

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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: Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison-Norden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergen-Carpender House (within shouting distance of this marker); J.O. Hinton House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCulloch B. Wilson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Darby-McDonald House (about 300 feet away); Foy-Taylor House (about 300 feet away); Calder-Stevens Bungalow (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Fisher House (PDF). Research report in the historic plaque application has more details about the house, its owners and its occupants. (Prepared in 1998; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Fisher House Marker

(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 the original owner's 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 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.