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

Dry Goods Store

Circa 1930

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

1. Dry Goods Store Marker

Inscription. Originally owned by B.G. Ennis, Milton A. Stevens operated a dry goods store here until 1932. Grady Stevens and Russell Goss next operated Carolina Feed Company. The property was acquired in the 1930's by Dr. J.M. Judd where it was used as rental property.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 35° 35.608′ N, 78° 47.662′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is on Broad Street (State Road 55) south of Fayetteville Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Broad 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. Varina Commercial Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Bank of Varina (within shouting distance of this marker); Varina Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Varina Supply Company (about 300 feet away); Weaver Buick / Red & White Grocery (about 300 feet away); Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bank of Varina (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.

Also see . . . Varina Commercial Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this former dry goods building. (Prepared by David R. Black, 1989; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

2. Dry Goods Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.