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

Fonvielle-Currin House

1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Fonvielle-Currin House Marker

Inscription. Four-square house with Flemish bond brickwork built for Ernest LeRoy Fonvielle (1883-1973), Atlantic Coast Line Railroad yardmaster; and wife, Wirtae Glasgow (1887-1983). Purchased in 1941 by Garland S. Currin (1902-1963), owner of Currin Wholesale Company, fruits and produce; and wife, Helen Moffitt (1909-1994). Remained in family for fifty-three years. In the late 1950's, house was altered by addition of front portico, designed by architect James B. Lynch.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 34° 14.455′ N, 77° 55.856′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on North 15th Street north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 N 15th St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Hopkins House (a few steps from this marker); Love-Pretlow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright-Rehder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stein House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jaffé House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy-Baggett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen and Anna Love House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Fonvielle-Currin House. Garland

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Fonvielle-Currin House Marker

Currin also was a Wilmington city councilman. Appointed to the board in November 1942 to fill a vacancy, he was elected to a two-year term in 1943 and re-elected in 1945. He lost in the 1947 primary election.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property as contributing and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on January 29, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Ernest Fonvielle obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Ernest Fonvielle obituary

Republished in the November, 1957 issue of Atlantic Coast Line News.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.