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

Browne House

1917

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Browne House Marker

Inscription. Bungalow with Craftsman style details built for George Saville Browne (1885-1956), native of Richmond, Virginia, clerk Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Lucie Plate Walsh (1890-1981), native of South Carolina.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. 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° 14.157′ N, 77° 55.408′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Wolcott Avenue west of South 20th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1917 Wolcott 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

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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: Tolar-Bowles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Piner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Swinson-Snow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillette House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Owens House (about 300 feet away); Robeson House (about 300 feet away); Innes House (about 300 feet away); Blanchard House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Browne House. Allen M. Sell, secretary to the general solicitor of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, acquired the house in the early 1920s. The Brownes eventually made their way to Monte Vista, Colorado, where they are buried.

Also see . . . Carolina Place Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Browne House Marker

National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this site (listed as Allen M. Sell House) as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.