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

Copeland House

1939

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Copeland House Marker

Inscription. Tudor Revival style house built for Glover Berry Copeland (1886-1946), native of Dalton, Georgia, roadmaster of the Eastern District of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Clara Bell Wright (1912-2008), native of Columbus County, a stenographer, typist and secretary. The house remained in the family for sixty-nine years.

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 North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 34° 14.186′ N, 77° 54.866′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Forest Hills. It is on Forest Hills Drive south of Guilford Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Forest Hills Dr, 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

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Burnett-Minor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hackler-Burpeau House (about 500 feet away); J. Love Davis House (about 500 feet away); Robert B. Bell House (about 500 feet away); Carroll-Henson House (about 600 feet away); Jones-Stanley House (about 600 feet away); Wenberg-Brantley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Copeland House. A roadmaster manages all or a portion of a railroad network, overseeing all operations, maintenance and employees within the assigned territory.

Also see . . . Copeland House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Copeland House Marker

Research report on the house's history and its owners and occupants. (Prepared by Edward F Turberg, 2015; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 24, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Glover Berry Copeland obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Glover Berry Copeland obituary

Published in the Jan. 18, 1946 edition of The Wilmington Morning Star.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.