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

Struthers-Futrelle House

1917

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Struthers-Futrelle House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as investment property for William Struthers, Jr. (1880-1939), native of Camden, NJ, real estate developer; and wife, Mamie D. Morrill (1882-1967). In 1926, purchased by W. Leon Futrelle (1892-1950), native of Mt. Olive, pharmacist; and wife, Lillian McEachern (1898-1951). Remained in family until 1969.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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° 14.238′ N, 77° 55.4′ 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 20th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1922 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: Collins-Jones House (a few steps from this marker); James House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bass-Oliver House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Address by President Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott-Nall House (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Cemetery System (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Struthers-Futrelle House Marker

Marker is on the base of the second porch column from the right.

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

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