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

Innes House

1918

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Innes House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for John Innes (1890-unk), native of Scotland, shipyard paymaster; and wife, Alice Green (1892-1966). From 1948 to 1950 residence of Gerhardt J. Whilden, "Pappy Gay", (1906-1990); and wife, Louise Merritt (1905-1977), proprietors of Gay's Soda Shop. Whilden family resided here until 1980.

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 1918.

Location. 34° 14.195′ N, 77° 55.37′ 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 right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2004 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.

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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: Blanchard House (a few steps from this marker); Owens House (a few steps from this marker); Scott-Nall House (a few steps from this marker); Swinson-Snow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blomme House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tolar-Bowles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Struthers-Futrelle House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Innes House. Although the Whilden family moved into the house in 1948, it wasn't until 1967 that they purchased

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Innes House Marker

it.

Also see . . .
1. Innes House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes research report on the house, its owners and its occupants. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2004; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 9, 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 (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 93 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.