Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fuquay Springs High School
Erected 2022 by Town of Fuquay-Varina.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 35° 35.092′ N, 78° 47.596′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is on North Ennis Street north of East Academy Street (North Carolina Road 1107), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 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. James D. “Squire” Ballentine School House (approx. ¼ mile away); Centennial Museum and Archive (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Carolina Telephone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mitchell Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Fuquay Motor Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Braxton Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birthplace of Fidelity Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prince's Dry Goods (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.
Also see . . .
1. Fuquay Springs High School (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the school building, which was listed in 2002. (Prepared by Beth P. Thomas; via National Archives) (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Would you like to know more about your high school history?. The earliest high school is our town opened in 1918. Prior to that time students desirous of attending high school had several choices — all out of town. Led by former Mayor Ed Ragsdale, a group of citizens petitioned the General Assembly for $15,000 to establish a public high school. The “Old Red Building” was the result of this effort. (James-Admin, Fuquay-Varina Museums blog, Dec. 12, 2021) (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.