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

Owens House

1918

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Owens House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for Charles W. Owens (1895-1968), civil engineer; and wife, Dollie Braxton (1889-1991). Purchased in 1938 by Robert P. Huffman (1892-1979), native of Craig Co., VA, veterinarian and county health dept. food and dairy inspector for thirty years. His wife, Eva Berry (1890-1970), native of Washington D.C., was an American Red Cross volunteer.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. 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° 14.194′ N, 77° 55.377′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is at the intersection of Perry Avenue and South 20th Street, on the right when traveling east on Perry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2002 Perry Ave, Wilmington NC 28403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Innes House (a few steps from this marker); Blanchard House (a few steps from this marker); Scott-Nall House (a few steps from this marker); Swinson-Snow House (a few steps from 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); Browne House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Owens House. The Owenses owned the house for only

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Owens House Marker

a year, selling it in 1919 and moving to Raleigh. Robert Huffman moved to Wilmington in 1918, becoming the first veterinarian in the area. He also built the first animal hospital in the region and was the North Carolina Veterinary Association's president in 1923-24. His wife was a motor corps volunteer with the Red Cross during World War II and the Korean War. She also was affectionately known as "Band-Aid" at the Brownie Scouts' Camp Wright, where she was the nurse.

Also see . . .
1. Owens House (PDF). Historical research report with more details about 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 Huffman's 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 90 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.