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

209 South Academy

Cary Historic District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

1. 209 South Academy Marker

Inscription.
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1927

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 35° 47.153′ N, 78° 46.854′ W. Marker is in Cary, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is at the intersection of South Academy Street and Zev Summit Lane, on the left when traveling south on South Academy Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 S Academy St, Cary NC 27511, 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

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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: Guess-Ogle Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frank R. Yarborough House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander-Clifton House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pasmore House (about 500 feet away); Chabad House (about 600 feet away); Walter Hines Page (about 700 feet away); Robert J. Harrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Adams House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cary.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ivey-Ellington House (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding 209 South Academy. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the Cary Historic District:

209 S Academy St. House. Built ca. 1927, this one-and-a-half-story, frame period cottage is simply detailed with a cross-gable roof, plain weatherboard siding, and six-over-six windows (some of which are paired). The foundation and exterior end chimney are of brick.

Also see . . . Cary Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

2. 209 South Academy Marker

National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 2001. (Prepared by Kelly Lally Molloy, via National Archives) (Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.