Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Weaver Buick
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Red & White Grocery
Circa 1950
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2023
1. Weaver Buick / Red & White Grocery Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 35° 35.579′ N, 78° 47.614′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. It can be reached from the intersection of Broad Street (North Carolina Route 55) and Stewart Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fuquay Varina NC 27526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Varina Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Varina (within shouting distance of this marker); Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Varina Commercial Historic District (about 400 feet away); Varina Supply Company (about 500 feet away); Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bank of Varina (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2023
2. Weaver Buick / Red & White Grocery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
