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

McCord House

1917

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. McCord House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for William H. Johnston, watchmaker; and wife, Agnes. One year later sold to McCamey Wilson McCord (1881-1936), native of Paw Creek, NC, operator of Orton Hotel Barber Shop; and wife, Sarah Hollis (1892-1991), seamstress. House remained in family for sixty-six 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 1917.

Location. 34° 14.122′ N, 77° 55.497′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Wrightsville Avenue south of Wolcott Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1821 Wrightsville 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,

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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: Mathews-Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillette House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lacy-Hunnicutt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Piner House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pickard-Newboles House (about 400 feet away); Hudson-Hall House (about 400 feet away); Muse-Winn House (about 400 feet away); Blitchington-Smith House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Johnston-McCord House (PDF). Historic plaque application and research report for the house, its owners and occupants. (Prepared by Beth Keane, 2005; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. McCord House Marker

(Submitted on February 14, 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 as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The Orton Hotel image. Click for full size.

Wilmington Up-to-Date, W.L. DeRosset; via University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Public Domain), circa 1902

3. The Orton Hotel

McCamey McCord's barber shop, along with a pool hall and the hotel's laundry, were in the basement. The basement was all that remained after a 1949 fire destroyed the hotel.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.