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

Thomason House

1931

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Thomason House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Bonner Havens Thomason, Sr. (1896-1964), lumber company owner; and wife, Byah Richardson (1898-1965). Inherited by son, Bonner Havens Thomason, Jr., (1920-2011), manufacturer, World War II Army Air Corps veteran; and wife, Elizabeth Catherine Winter (1924-2002).

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 North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 34° 13.963′ N, 77° 54.741′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Forest Hills. It is on Colonial Drive north of Forest Hills Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 Colonial Dr, 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,

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in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Mitchell-Sternberger House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hyman-Barefoot House (about 400 feet away); David Jacobi House (about 400 feet away); Swart-Mathis House, est. 1937 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Swart-Mathis House (about 500 feet away); Wenberg-Brantley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hackler-Burpeau House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carroll-Henson House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Thomason House. The elder Thomason and his wife never lived in the house, which they built for rental income. The family actually lived next door at 413 Colonial Drive.

Also see . . . Bonner Havens Thomason House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Thomason House Marker

Research report sheds more light on the house and its owners. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2017; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.