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

Muse-Winn House

1913

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Muse-Winn House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style house built for William B. Muse (1884-1927), Atlantic Coast Railroad clerk; and wife, Jennie Stanland (1886-1968). In 1931, purchased by George C. Winn (1869-1939), flagman for ACL; and wife, Emma Chancellor (1887-1951). House remained in family for sixty-seven years.

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 1913.

Location. 34° 14.181′ N, 77° 55.523′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is on Perry Avenue east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1810 Perry Ave, 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: Blitchington-Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Woodcock House (a few steps from this marker); Freeman-Peders House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson-Hall House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Windley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wallace-Vanlandingham House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodward House (about 300 feet away); Mathews-Williams House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Muse-Winn House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and those who owned and/or lived there. (Prepared in 2005; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 8, 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 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Muse-Winn House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.