Cary in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert J. Harrison

1846-1933

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

1. Robert J. Harrison Marker

Inscription. Mayor of Cary 1887-97. Inventor, manufacturer, and owner of Harrison Wagon Works, once located on this site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 35° 47.237′ N, 78° 46.988′ W. Marker is in Cary, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chatham Street (State Road 1011) and South Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Chatham Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cary NC 27513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 209 South Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chabad House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Guess-Ogle Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander-Clifton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Frank R. Yarborough House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walter Hines Page (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pasmore House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ivey-Ellington House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cary.

Also see . . . Hot Dogs and History: From Uncle Bob's Corner to Ashworth's Drug Store. In 1879, [Cary founder] Frank Page sold a prime corner lot at the intersection of Academy and Chatham Streets to a lady named Alice G Harrison, the wife

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of Robert J Harrison, owner of Harrison Wagon Company, inventor and future mayor of the town of Cary. The southwest corner of the intersection became the home of the Harrison family and was conveniently located close to the wagon works. (Carla Michaels, Friends of the Page-Walker House, Feb. 12, 2021) (Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

2. Robert J. Harrison Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.