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

James House

c. 1922

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. James House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Eliza Alice Haughton James (1850-1938), native of Pittsboro, NC, widow of Col. Thomas Cowan James (1849-1912). At various times residence of son J. Marion James (1884-1976), proprietor of James Book and Stationery store and grandson, Thomas C. James (1913-1979), insurance agent. Remained in family until 1955.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1922.

Location. 34° 14.234′ N, 77° 55.43′ 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 19th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1914 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: Bass-Oliver House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collins-Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); Struthers-Futrelle House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Smith-Willoughby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Swinson-Snow House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); W. Houston Moore House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. James House (PDF). Historical research report on the house and those who owned and/or lived in it. (Prepared in 2005; 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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. James House Marker

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 100 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.