Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Clement Geitner House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

1. Clement Geitner House Marker

Inscription. The 1890 Clement Geitner House was one of the first brick dwellings erected in Hickory and is among a small group of surviving double-pile brick houses in Catawba County. It was built by the Geitner family, whose members were leaders of Hickory's industry, commerce, and society. In late summer or fall of 1889, Clement Geitner either moved or demolished the original home on this lot and built the current Geitner home in its place. Today, Jenny's Gifts and Accessories, located in this house, is a perfect shop for home decor, personal care products, gifts, holiday decorations and more.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 35° 43.926′ N, 81° 20.752′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Avenue Northwest and 5th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Main Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 436 Main Ave NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Walters House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William P. Dietz House (about 500 feet away); DeWitt W. Poe House (about 600 feet away); Thomas A. Mott House (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Edgar L. Fox Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. James Whaley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lowes Foods City Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Also see . . .
1. Clement Geitner House/Jenny's Gifts and Accessories. The Geitner family operated a tannery and established themselves as major figures in Hickory's economic growth in the late nineteenth century. Although no longer associated with the house, the Geitners remain an important family in present day Hickory. (Jeremy Wood, Clio: Your Guide to History, posted December 11, 2019) (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Clement Geitner House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the house, which was listed in 1985. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

2. Clement Geitner House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.