Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Starr House
Circa 910
| | Wilkesboro Historic Preservation Commission | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
1. Starr House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 36° 8.95′ N, 81° 8.886′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. It is on East Main Street (State Highway 268) east of Corporation Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 E Main St, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Somers-Foster House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calloway-Hubbard House (about 300 feet away); Harvey Chambers' Upholstery Shop (about 400 feet away); Dr. Gurney Talmadge & Julia Phillips Mitchell House (about 500 feet away); Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Brown-Cowles House (about 700 feet away); John Cranor House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkesboro.
Regarding Starr House. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District, of which the Starr House is a contributing building:
The Starrs were the original owners of this one-story-with-basement frame house. Mr. Starr wasa tinner. He and his wife had three children: Eloise, Robert, and Weaver. Eloise taught school in Wilkes County for many years. Robert and Weaver both worked for the Bank of North Wilkesboro and both were members of the Wilkes Concert Band.
Click or scan to see
this page online
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
2. Starr House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
