Carolina Place in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mathews-Williams House
1913
| | George W. Mathews & James M. Rogers, contractors & builders | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024
1. Mathews-Williams House Marker
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 1913.
Location. 34° 14.152′ N, 77° 55.478′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is at the intersection of Wolcott Avenue and South 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Wolcott Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1819 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 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: Gillette House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCord House (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Mathews-Williams House (PDF). Historical research report with more details about the house and its owners. (Prepared in 1995; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 18, 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 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024
2. Mathews-Williams House Marker
The City of Wilmington, the Metropolis and Port of
, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce (Public Domain), circa 1912
3. E.L. Mathews Candy Co.
This photo shows the company's factory and salesroom at 20 Market Street. Designed by noted local architect H.E. Burnitz, it is no longer standing.
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 238 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
