Cary in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sams-Jones House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
1. Sams-Jones House Marker
Historic
Landmark
Sams-Jones House
c. 1902
Cary Historic
Preservation
Commission
Erected by Cary Historic Preservation Commission.
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 35° 46.996′ N, 78° 46.894′ W. Marker is in Cary, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of South Academy Street and Dry Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Academy Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 S Academy St, Cary NC 27511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Adams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcus Baxter Dry House (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 Dry Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ivey-Ellington House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 114 Dry Avenue (about 300 feet away); Cary's Educational Milestones (about 400 feet away); Heater House (about 400 feet away); The Beddingfield House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cary.
Regarding Sams-Jones House.
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324 S. Academy St. James Jones House. This one-story Queen Anne cottage is said to have been built in the late nineteenth century by James Jones and occupied at various times by several principals and students of Cary High School. … The house features many original Queen Anne features, such as the picturesque roofline, wrap-around porch with sawn and turned ornamentation, scalloped trim and small multi-paned windows in the gables, and a cutaway bay window. The house, which has been converted for use as a business, has been altered with the glass enclosure of the front porch and the addition of aluminum siding.
From the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel historical society:
This house was built in the late 19th century by James Jones, associate of [Cary founder] Frank Page and a prominent local merchant and landowner, and was occupied at various times by several principals and students of Cary High School. It was later owned by Wiley Jones and his wife for more than 30 years. It also was owned by Solomon S. Pool, president of UNC when it closed in 1870 in the aftermath of the Civil War. This property had been for sale since 2009; in 2011, the Town of Cary purchased the property,
Also see . . . Cary Historic District (PDF)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
2. Sams-Jones House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
