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

Robeson House

c. 1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

1. Robeson House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built as rental property for Edward Wilkinson, telegraph operator for Western Union. Purchased in 1925 by Cad Alexander Robeson (1891-1965), native of Pender County, car inspector for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Lillian Estelle Blanchard (1898-1980), native of Duplin County. House remained in family for fifty-five years.

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 1912.

Location. 34° 14.203′ N, 77° 55.394′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Perry Avenue and South 20th Street, on the right when traveling west on Perry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1923 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: Swinson-Snow House (a few steps from this marker); Owens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott-Nall House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Innes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blanchard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collins-Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); Struthers-Futrelle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blomme House (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 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Robeson House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.