Waynesville in Haywood County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Windover
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2023
1. Windover Markers
James Harden and Pearl Howell House
1910
Waynesville Historic Landmark
(Bottom)
Established 1910
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 35° 29.211′ N, 83° 0.062′ W. Marker is in Waynesville, North Carolina, in Haywood County. It is on Old Hickory Street east of Killian Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Old Hickory St, Waynesville NC 28786, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains, specifically in Greater Asheville, and in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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: Waynesville Engagement (approx. 0.2 miles away); Green Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas's Resting Place (approx. 0.6 miles away); Martin's Surrender (approx. 0.6 miles away); Boone-Withers House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Waynesville Masonic Hall
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Regarding Windover. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
James Harden Howell, a Haywood County native, married Pearl Marshall of Roseland, Virginia, and returned to Waynesville to establish a law practice in 1906. Four years later, they constructed the Colonial Revival-style, two-and-a-half-story frame dwelling as their family home. The Howells intended to open their commodious residence as a tourist home, which they called Windover. Pearl Howell welcomed guests at Windover from 1911 to 1972.
Pearl Howell operated Windover until the early 1970s, retiring following the death of her husband in 1972. The house remained essentially unchanged until Reimar and Judy Steffen purchased the property on February 17, 1981, from the Howell's son, James H. Howell Jr., and his wife Miriam The vacant house was in a state of advanced deterioration and disrepair when the Steffens bought it, and they made significant efforts to reclaim the structure In 2003, the Steffens began operating a bed-and-breakfast inn out of the house, whichthey called "Windover Inn" in honor of the name given to the house by Pearl Howell.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 20232. Windover MarkersThe markers are on a rock pillar at the driveway edge.
The current owners, Glenn and Jennifer Duerr continue to operate the inn and open the house to guests.
Also see . . .
1. Windover (PDF). National Register nomination for the house and its adjoining carriage house, which were listed in 2018. (National Park Service) (Submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Windover Inn - Waynesville, NC B&B. Video tour set to ragtime music that was popular when the house was built. (Chibi Moku, uploaded Sept. 20, 2012) (Submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2023
3. Windover
Lush landscaping blocks much of the street view of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
