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

Hebron House

1930

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Hebron House Marker

Inscription. Dutch Colonial style house built for Henry Patton Hebron (1891-1970), native of Mississippi, World War I United States Army veteran, and Supervisor of Insurance for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Olive Wright (1895-1973), native of Rhode Island and stenographer in treasurer's office of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.

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 1930.

Location. 34° 14.175′ N, 77° 55.122′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Brookwood. It is on Borden Avenue south of Carlton Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Borden 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.

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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: Willson House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hildreth House (about 700 feet away); Wilkinson House (about 800 feet away); Robert B. Bell House (about 800 feet away); J. Love Davis House (about 800 feet away); Soverel House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hall-Tolar House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bailey House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Hebron House. Historic plaque application packet has more information about the house and its owners. (Prepared in 2011; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Hebron House Marker

(Submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Brookwood Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this house as a contributing property and was listed in 2014. Prepared by Heather Slane; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.