Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John C. Wessell House
c. 1917
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024
1. John C. Wessell House Marker
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine. 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 1917.
Location. 34° 14.226′ N, 77° 55.804′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and North 15th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Market St, Wilmington NC
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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: Oakdale Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Holloway-Hunt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Strauss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hutaff House (within shouting distance of this marker); James Benson Dudley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Jones Hooper (about 400 feet away); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Bergen-Carpender House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024
2. John C. Wessell House Marker
Also see . . .
1. John Charles Wessell House (PDF). Research report included in application for historic plaque; contains more information about the house and the people associated with it. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 1999; 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 123 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
