Fairmount Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cornelius Fonville House
602 60th Place
— Historic Site, Built in 1912 —
The Fonville House represents the foursquare houses popular in the early twentieth century. It was one of the largest houses during the early development of the Fairmount Heights community. It was built by Cornelius Fonville, who worked as a messenger for the Bureau of Engraving, Washington, DC and settled in Fairmount Heights with his wife and family. In 1912, the Washington Bee, Washington’s principle African American newspaper reported that the Fonville House was a fine eight room dwelling with a cellar, furnace, and all the modern improvements. Mr. Fonville was active in the Citizens’ Association of Fairmount Heights and was one of the leaders in the movement toward the town’s incorporation in 1935. The Fonville House is two-stories with a hip roof. The floor plan is square, three bays by three. Entrance is in the central bay at the main southwest façade, which is sheltered by a one-story porch. The original wood siding of the house is now covered with white vinyl siding and the original wood columns have been replaced by metal tracery supports
Sponsored by the Mayor and Town Council of Fairmount Heights, 2016
Erected by Town of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. (Marker Number 72-09-35.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 53.853′ N, 76° 54.881′ W. Marker is in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on 60th Place north of Eastern Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Capitol Heights MD 20743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Pinckney House (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Johnson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charity Hall (about 600 feet away); Doswell Brooks House (about 600 feet away); William Sidney Pittman and Portia Washington Pittman House Site (about 600 feet away); World War II Monument (about 700 feet away); The Original Municipal Center (about 700 feet away); The William Sidney Pittman House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmount Heights.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 18, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.