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

Marshall House

c. 1915

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Marshall House Marker

Inscription. Simplified shingle style house built for Basil Humphrey Marshall (1870-1951), native of Jacksonville, NC, and for fifty-six years the manager of the pass bureau of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Maria Octavia Styron (1881-1966).

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1915.

Location. 34° 14.316′ N, 77° 55.74′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 16th Street south of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 N 16th 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.

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

Regarding Marshall House. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Carolina Heights Historic District, which includes this property:

Structure
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Marshall House Marker
was moved from Moore's Creek on the Atlantic-Yadkin Valley Railroad. Was originally a Revolutionary one-story cabin; rebuilt after moving to Wilmington and second story was added.

Also see . . .
1. Marshall House (PDF). Research report gives more detail about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Prepared in 2002; 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 as a contributing property 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 103 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.