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

Gillette House

1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Gillette House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style bungalow, built for George William Gillette (1888-1971); and wife, Pearl Marine (1891-1945), both natives of Marine, Onslow County. Gillette was electrical engineer with Tide Water Power Co., World War I and World War II veteran attached to US Army Corps of Engineers, 1918-1948, and, later, first executive director of NC State Ports Authority directing post-war expansion of Wilmington and Morehead City ports.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. 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° 14.139′ N, 77° 55.459′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Wolcott Avenue east of South 19th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1902 Wolcott Ave, Wilmington NC 28403, United

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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: Mathews-Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Piner House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCord House (within shouting distance of this marker); Browne House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hudson-Hall House (about 300 feet away); Windley House (about 400 feet away); Tolar-Bowles House (about 400 feet away); Pickard-Newboles House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Gillette House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Gillette House Marker

Historical research report on the house its owners and occupants. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2009; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. George W. Gillette, About 1919. Photograph and short biography of the engineer. (via Cape Fear Museum) (Submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Col. George William Gillette, Sr. image. Click for full size.

Army Engineers in New England: 1775-1975, Aubrey Parkman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Public Domain), 1942/45

3. Col. George William Gillette, Sr.

His military career began when he joined Gen. John Pershing's force pursuing Pancho Villa in 1916. He also received a Silver Star for heroism under fire in the battle of Lasselle River, France, during World War I. He retired from the Army Corps in 1947.

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 244 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.