Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse
Erected 1936-37
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023
1. Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 35° 35.436′ N, 78° 47.573′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of North Ennis Street and Faucette Street, on the right when traveling north on North Ennis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 N Ennis St, Fuquay Varina NC 27526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weaver Buick / Red & White Grocery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Varina Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Varina (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dry Goods Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Varina Supply Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Varina Commercial Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Fuquay Springs High School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.
Regarding Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse.
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… Balancing their husband's civic and business endeavors was an impetus for the eight women of Varina who decided to charter a woman's club in 1926. Among the husbands of early members were merchants, a doctor, bankers, landowners, and railroad men. … This oral history further records that they met for the first year at the home of Mrs. Bessie Hopson and then, until the clubhouse was built, in one of the rented rooms of the Judd Building …
The Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse began as the Varina Woman's Club in the one-story building located along a residential street in the section of town identified as Varina. All eight charter members resided in Varina; however, the third president, Mrs. Prince, the fourth, Mrs. Gunter, and the fifth, Mrs. Tilley, lived in the town of Fuquay Springs. The dividing line between the two communities became virtually indistinguishable but two post offices were maintained. The town of Fuquay Springs and the area of Varina were not incorporated as Fuquay-Varina until 1963.… Evidence of the progressiveness of the clubwomen can be found in the 1953 amendment to the club's constitution naming the club "The Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club" ten years prior to that official action.
The lot was deeded on November 23, 1936 by Dr. J. M. Judd and wife Amorette (a charter member)specifically "for the purpose of constructing thereon the Varina Woman's Club building." (Wake County) This deed conveyed ownership to President Annie S. Tilley and her successors in office in exchange for a consideration of $ 1.00. …Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 20232. Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse Marker
Also see . . .
1. Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse (PDF). National Register nomination for the clubhouse, which was listed in 2007. (Prepared by Shirley D. Simmons, Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club; via National Archives) (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club. The Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club is the oldest civic organization in our town. The only other organization which pre-dates this group is that serving the membership of military service men and women: Local American Legion Post #116. (James-Admin, Fuquay-Varina Museums, April 24, 2022) (Submitted on September 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
