Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fuquay Mineral Spring

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

1. Fuquay Mineral Spring Marker

Inscription. In 1858, Stephen Fuquay, while plowing on his farm, discovered this natural spring. The water was found to have a high mineral content and many people were drawn to drink from the gourd left hanging on a nearby tree. A general store and hotels were built to service the growing number of visitors to the spring. Many believed the water contained healing powers.

Originally, in 1890, an open pavilion and, in 1901, a gazebo over the spring itself stood on the site. The property was crucial to the beginning and development of the Fuquay Springs community, which is now known as Fuquay-Varina.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 35° 34.814′ N, 78° 47.999′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Spring Street and South Main Street (U.S. 401), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fuquay Mineral Spring Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S Main 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. Fuquay Mineral Spring 1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); Squire Ballentine School

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ben-Wiley Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Braxton Building (about 700 feet away); Bank of Fuquay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Fidelity Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Carolina Telephone (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.W. Thompson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.

Also see . . . Fuquay Mineral Spring (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the spring, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Michelle A. Francis; via National Archives) (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

2. Fuquay Mineral Spring Marker

Fuquay Mineral Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

3. Fuquay Mineral Spring

Visitors Flocking to Fuquay Mineral Spring image. Click for full size.

via Town of Fuquay-Varina (Public Domain), circa 1900

4. Visitors Flocking to Fuquay Mineral Spring

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 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.