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

Joseph D. Edwards House

1912

— Burett H. Stephens, architect —

Joseph D. Edwards House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Joseph D. Edwards House Marker

Inscription. Shingle style house built for Joseph Daniel Edwards (1873-1936), native of Wayne County, NC, city-county tax appraiser; and wife, Norma Foster (1880-1963), music teacher and chair of music of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs. The house remained in the family for fifty-nine years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. 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° 14.228′ N, 77° 55.5′ 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) west of South 19th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1812 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: W. Houston Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith-Willoughby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windley House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Foltz-Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodcock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson-Hall House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bass-Oliver House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Joseph Daniel Edwards House (PDF). Historical research report has more information about the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2018; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Stephens, Burett H. (1878-1956). Burett Henry Stephens (May 19, 1878 [or 1874]-July 24, 1956) was a Canadian-born architect

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Joseph D. Edwards House Marker

who worked for a time in Chicago before becoming a leading architect in Wilmington during the early to mid-20th century. His architectural practice produced a number of notable buildings in Wilmington, New Bern, and beyond. His best known work is probably the early 20th century Carolina Heights suburb in Wilmington, including some of the grand mansions that line the 1700 block of Market Street. (Catherine W. Bishir, North Carolina Builders & Architects project, North Carolina State University, 2021) (Submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.