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

Foltz-Gibson

1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Foltz-Gibson Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Andrew J. Foltz, photographer and partner in Ellis Studios and the Gem Studio; and wife, Lidie Kendrick. Purchased the same year by Robert Weir [sic] Gibson (1839-1915), lumber dealer; and wife, Elizabeth R. (1840-1929). Daughter, Margaret L. Gibson (1869-1950) was president of the NC Sorosis and a founder of the Wilmington public library. They were natives of Pennsylvania. House remained in family for twenty-three years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • 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 1912.

Location. 34° 14.226′ N, 77° 55.546′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is on Market Street (Business U.S. 17) east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 1804 Market St, Wilmington NC 28403, 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: Woodward House (a few steps from this marker); Freeman-Peders House (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodcock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph D. Edwards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blitchington-Smith House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Muse-Winn House (about 300 feet away); W. Houston Moore House (about 300 feet away); Hudson-Hall House (about 300 feet away).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Foltz-Gibson Marker

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

More about this marker. Robert Gibson's middle name is spelled Wier.

Also see . . . Carolina Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this site as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Robert Wier Gibson obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Robert Wier Gibson obituary

Published in the Feb. 7, 1915 edition of The Morning Star in Wilmington.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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