Built around 1914 for Frank W. Welborn—a Clemson graduate and local business figure—the one-story house stands at 405 North Weston Street, one of Fountain Inn’s first residences and a standout example of Craftsman-style architecture in the evolving town.

Its design epitomizes the Craftsman aesthetic: a gently curved “eyebrow” eave above the front façade, exposed rafters beneath wide overhanging eaves, and a central tripartite window that floods the interior with light and offers views across the front yard about its era of growth (notably rising textile trade and professional classes in the town).

Inside, the home retains much of its original charm: oak mantels, elaborate picture and crown molding, wide plank pine and oak floors, oak surrounds with classic bull’s-eye corner blocks, an eighteen‑foot window seat beneath the tripartite window, and decorative leaded‑glass transoms—all hallmarks of early 20th‑century craftsmanship

Originally built in a Queen Anne and vernacular neighborhood, the house was moved seventy-five feet south in 1925 by the Welborn family. Later changes included enclosing the corner porch wing under the tripartite window around 1953, while preserving the architectural feel over decades.

By November 23, 2010, the house was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its architectural significance and its embodiment of Fountain Inn’s early 20th‑century transition into a growing, textile-centered community with rising professional residents like F.W. Welborn himself .

In essence, the F. W. Welborn House is a beautifully preserved piece of local history and architecture. Its distinctive Craftsman touches, thoughtful detailing, and historical context weave together to tell the story of Fountain Inn’s transformation. Let me know if you’d like more about its interior layout, preservation efforts, or Frank Welborn’s family background!