Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnson-Hubbard House
Circa 1855
— Wilkesboro Historic Preservation Commission —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
1. Johnson-Hubbard House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 36° 8.902′ N, 81° 9.054′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. Marker is on East Main Street (State Highway 18/268) east of South Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 E Main St, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benbow & Tomlinson Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius Cicero & Nellie White Hubbard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkes County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoneman's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wilkes County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Wilkes County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hubbard's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkesboro.
Regarding Johnson-Hubbard House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1982:
On November 2, 1854 state representative Leander B. Carmichael sold lot 22 on thesoutheast side of Main Street in Wilkesboro to Stephen Johnson for $300. Soon thereafter Johnson built his two-story frame house with center hall, two-over-two rooms and Greek Revival detailing.
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…Johnson was a merchant and operated a store just west of his house, where the Jesse T. Ferguson Store now stands. In addition, he served as county treasurer between 1868 and 1870.
After Stephen Johnson's death, his house and lot 22 were sold on April 7, 1885 to his niece, Lula C. Hubbard, for $1,050. She had been reared by another aunt and uncle, the Jesse T. Ferguson, and was married to Julius Cicero Hubbard. Like Stephen Johnson, J. C. Hubbard was a merchant, operating a store next door with his wife's uncle, Jesse T. Ferguson. Hubbard was involved in other business ventures as well, such as the Wilkesboro Hotel (later called the Smithey Hotel), which was built across Main Street from his house in 1891.
Also see . . . Johnson-Hubbard House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1982. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
2. Johnson-Hubbard 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 85 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
