Oak Ridge in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Zack L. Whitaker House

1898

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

1. Zack L. Whitaker House Marker

Inscription. National Folk I-house style with front entry pediment and exterior chimneys. Built for local family and purchased in 1937 by Z. L. (“Col. Zack”) Whitaker, teacher and administrator at Oak Ridge Military Institute for over 50 years. Remained in Whitaker family 60 years.

Erected 2016 by Town of Oak Ridge, NC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 36° 10.678′ N, 79° 58.826′ W. Marker is in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Oak Ridge Road (State Road 150) west of Lamar Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2412 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge NC 27310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J.L. Sawyer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); R.P. Larkins House (about 600 feet away); St. James AME Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakhurst (approx. ¼ mile away); Linville Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oak Ridge Institute (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stafford-Benbow House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Oak Ridge Public School (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Ridge.

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Explore Historic Oak Ridge | 2017. Historic tour guide includes additional information about the house and its owner. (Article is on page 17) (PSCommunications via Issuu, 2017) (Submitted on October 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

2. Zack L. Whitaker House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.