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

Windley House

c. 1920

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Windley House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for John Jerome Windley (1875-1957), native of Beaufort County, auditor for Standard Cement Construction Co.; and wife, Lucille Frederick (1881-1969), native of Duplin County. In 1968 purchased by Ashley Conner Mills (1920- ), native of Columbus County and proprietor of Mills Superette for fifty-one years; and wife, Evelyn Hardy (1921- ), native of Horry County, SC. Remained in family until 1998.

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 1920.

Location. 34° 14.197′ N, 77° 55.482′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Perry Avenue and South 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Perry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1819 Perry Ave, Wilmington NC 28403, 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: Hudson-Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph D. Edwards House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Woodcock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith-Willoughby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Muse-Winn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mathews-Williams House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blitchington-Smith House (about 300 feet away); Bass-Oliver House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Windley House. John J. Windley also was secretary and treasurer of the C.W. Polvogt Co., a department store that operated on North Front Street. • Ashley Mills' middle name is spelled 'Connor'. Mills (who died in 2016) and his wife (d. 2011) opened their grocery store on South 17th Street in 1947 and worked side by side in operating it for 38 years. They were married for 72 years.

Also see . . . Carolina Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this site as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Windley House Marker

National Archives) (Submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.