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

Freeman-Peders House

1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Freeman-Peders House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne style cottage built for Adolph L. Freeman (1884-1944), clerk for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Sudie Bannerman (1890-1991). Purchased in 1920 by Viola Shaw Loring Peders (1900-1976), native of Maysville, NC, stenographer and bookkeeper. Remained in family for sixty-five years.

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 1912.

Location. 34° 14.194′ N, 77° 55.54′ 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 left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1805 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: Woodcock House (a few steps from this marker); Blitchington-Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Muse-Winn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foltz-Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodward House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson-Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wallace-Vanlandingham House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph D. Edwards House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Freeman-Peders House. After buying the house, Viola Shaw Loring rented it to several tenants. One of them was Thorvald "Ted" Peders, who left his native Denmark at 13, was shipwrecked off Cape Hatteras, N.C., and became a well-known marine pilot and sea captain in Wilmington. They were married by 1928, had a son, and lived in the house until separating in 1943 and subsequently divorcing. Viola remained in the house until her death.

Also see . . .
1. FreemanPeders House (PDF). Historic plaque application/research report has more information about the house and its owners. (Prepared in 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Carolina Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Freeman-Peders House Marker

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.)

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 110 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.