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

Scott-Nall House

c. 1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Scott-Nall House Marker

Inscription. Bungalow built for James H. Scott (1883-1974), painter; and wife, Annie C. (1889-1983). From 1944 to 1974 residence of Alberta Blanchard Nall (1881-1974), widow of John P. Nall (1887-1944), foreman with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Remained in family until 1991.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.205′ N, 77° 55.371′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is on Perry Avenue east of South 20th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2003 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.

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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: Innes House (a few steps from this marker); Blanchard House (a few steps from this marker); Owens House (a few steps from this marker); Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Swinson-Snow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blomme House (within shouting distance of this marker); Struthers-Futrelle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collins-Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Scott-Nall House. Another longtime tenant was Thomas L. Barker, an electrician and automotive mechanic.

Also see . . . Carolina Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Scott-Nall House Marker

for the district, which includes this site (listed under a different name) as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.