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

Swart-Mathis House

1937

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Swart-Mathis House Marker

Inscription. Tudor Revival style house built for Jacob Swart (1891-1984), horticulturist and owner of NC Bulb Company; and wife, Catharina Koel (1907-1994). They were natives of Holland. Purchased in 1972 by Carl N. Mathis, Jr. (1923-2014), realtor and appraiser, World War II veteran; and wife, Jo Anne Foster (1939- ), native of Georgia, compliance officer with the US Department of Labor. House remained in the family until 2015.

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 North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 34° 14.04′ N, 77° 54.771′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Forest Hills. It is on Colonial Drive 0.1 miles north of Forest Hills Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Colonial Dr, Wilmington NC 28403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North

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Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American 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: Swart-Mathis House, est. 1937 (a few steps from this marker); Hyman-Barefoot House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mitchell-Sternberger House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Jacobi House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wenberg-Brantley House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomason House (about 500 feet away); Hackler-Burpeau House (about 500 feet away); Carroll-Henson House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Swart-Mathis House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Swart-Mathis House Marker

Research report with more details about the house, its history and its owners. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2016; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.