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

Smith-Willoughby House

1907-08

— Burett H. Stephens, architect —

Smith-Willoughby House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Smith-Willoughby House Marker

Inscription. Shingle style house built for Lissette Smith (1853-1930), widow of Andrew T. Smith (1849-1907). Conveyed in 1922 to Julius E. Willoughby (1871-1944), chief engineer of roadway, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Remained in family until 1960.

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 1907.

Location. 34° 14.231′ N, 77° 55.464′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and South 19th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1902 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

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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: Bass-Oliver House (within shouting distance of this marker); James House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph D. Edwards House (within shouting distance of this marker); W. Houston Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collins-Jones House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hinton House (about 300 feet away); Struthers-Futrelle House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Carolina Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Smith-Willoughby House Marker

Marker is underneath the square window at the center of the house.

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.)

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

Julius Edgar Willoughby image. Click for full size.

Railway Review, Sept. 25, 1915; via Google Books (Public Domain), circa 1915

3. Julius Edgar Willoughby

Julius Edgar Willoughby obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

4. Julius Edgar Willoughby obituary

Published in the March 12, 1944 edition of the Sunday Star-News in Wilmington.

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 117 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.