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

Windley House

c. 1910

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Windley House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow formerly located at 12 N 9th Street constructed for John Jerome Windley (1875-1957), native of Beaufort County, NC, secretary-treasurer C.W. Polvogt Company; and wife, Martha Lucille Frederick (1880-1969), native of Faison, NC. Owned as investment property by Samuel and Clara Warshauer from 1925 to 1985. Relocated to present location in 1986.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. 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 1910.

Location. 34° 14.421′ N, 77° 55.822′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of North 15th Street and Grace Street, on the right when traveling north on North 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 N 15th St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North

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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: Wright-Rehder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Love-Pretlow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonvielle-Currin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stein House (about 300 feet away); Snell House (about 300 feet away); Jaffé House (about 300 feet away); McCabe-Bellamy House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Windley House Marker

for the district, which includes this property as contributing and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives)< (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.