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

Powell - Yopp House

— c. 1861 — Additions c. 1898, 1915 —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010

1. Powell – Yopp House Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival house, built for Robert Power (1824–1862), carriage maker, and wife Sarah (1823–1888). Willed to Sarah E. H. Yopp (1829–1904). Craftsman style additions made by grandson, Alfred Harding Yopp (1876–1973), musician and owner of Yopp Piano and Music Co., who resided here until his death.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list.

Location. 34° 14.358′ N, 77° 56.646′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Grace Street east of North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 Grace Street, Wilmington NC 28401, 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: William G. Craig House (here, next to this marker); Stephen Jewett House (within shouting distance of this marker); King-Houston House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry F. Otten House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Methodist Church

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Plummer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilburn Trask House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Toon Cottage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Powell – Yopp House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010

2. Powell – Yopp House and Marker

Powell – Yopp House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 23, 2010

3. Powell – Yopp House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.