Rutherfordton in Rutherford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carrier-McBrayer House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 24, 2022
1. Carrier-McBrayer House Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.
Location. 35° 22.187′ N, 81° 57.412′ W. Marker is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 221) just south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also 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: Carrier-Ward House (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Charters of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherfordton Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Adair (about 300 feet away); Rutherford County (about 400 feet away); Stoneman's Raid (about 500 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherfordton.
Regarding Carrier-McBrayer House.
this page online
From the National Register Nomination:
The facade is three-bay with central entrance flanked by shallow square paneled bays containing in each a double one-over-one window. The entrance has a double-leaf door with glass panels and raised wood panels and is surrounded by heavy molding and corner blocks. The door surround has fluted molding on the sides topped by a Greek fretwork design. The first story hip-roofed porch, c. 1910, covers the facade and is supported by tapered wood posts. The second story of the facade contains a central door with plain surround which opens to a square porch with gable roof. This decorative second story porch has a sawn-work railing to the front and weatherboarded balustrades to the sides, latticework cut into arches framing the openings, fish scale wood shingles and decorative trussing in the gable.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Carrier Houses
Also see . . .
1. Carrier-McBrayer House.
The Carrier-McBrayer House was built about 1835 and is a transitional Federal / Greek Revival style I-house with two-story ell. The weatherboarded house sits on a brick foundation.(Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 24, 2022
2. Carrier-McBrayer House Front Entrance
2. The History of The Carrier Houses.
Rutherfordtons Golden Age spanned from 1814 to 1845. During this time period Rutherfordton was the center for gold production in the United States. It was also the location of the Bechtler Mint where the first gold dollars were minted in the United States. The town grew in population and commercial industry. It was to this prosperous region that Harvey Dewey Carrier, Tinsmith/Carpenter decided to move in 1822 seeking relief from his asthma. Two of the five homes he is known to have built are side by side on Main Street. His residence, now registered as the Carrier-McBrayer house, was built around 1835.(Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 24, 2022
3. Carrier-McBrayer House (east/front elevation)
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 4, 2024
4. Rutherford Heritage Tour marker for Carrier-McBrayer House
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 4, 2024
5. Carrier Houses sign
The Carrier-McBrayer and Carrier-Ward house next door is a Bed & Breakfast establishment.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
