Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gibbons Residence

ca. 2005

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

1. Gibbons Residence Marker

Inscription. William & Joellyn Gibbons commissioned architect Jeffrey Harbinson to design this Adirondack styled home on the former site of the Blowing Rock Hotel. The hotel was opened in 1889 to accommodate Blowing Rock's growing resort community. The home is recognized for its rugged finish, outstanding craftsmanship and use of native materials.

In recognition of this property's significance, this marker is placed by the
Blowing Rock Historical Society and the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Erected by Blowing Rock Historical Society • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 36° 7.463′ N, 81° 40.625′ W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 321) and Chestnut Drive, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 Chestnut Dr, Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in North Carolina’s and he Mountains in the High Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Sunset Manor (a few steps from this marker); Maymont (within shouting distance of this marker); Craig Cottage / Knitters Rest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opicherhoka (about 700 feet away); Blowing Rock Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Emily Prudden (approx. 0.4 miles away); Springhaven Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Davant Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blowing Rock.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

2. Gibbons Residence Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.