Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sprunt House
1912
| | Kenneth M. Murchison of New York Architect | |
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
1. Sprunt House Marker
First example of the Italian Renaissance style house in Wilmington built for James Laurence Sprunt (1886-1973), agent for Alexander Sprunt & Son, the world's largest cotton exporter; and wife, Amoret Cameron Price (1891-1915), native of Asheville. Purchased in 1918 by Thomas Edward Sprunt (1854-1925), Vice-President of Citizens Bank & Trust Co. and Treasurer of Alexander Sprunt & Son; and wife, Amanda Nutt Parsley (1863-1938), Chapter house of Wilmington Chapter, American Red Cross from 1946 to 1986.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 34° 13.787′ N, 77° 56.871′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South Front Street south of Nun Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Daggett-Taylor House (a few steps from this marker); Charity-Prescott House (a few steps from this marker); John J. Fowler House
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Photographed by Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
2. Sprunt House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
3. Sprunt House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
