Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John H.P. Cilley House
1912
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. John H.P. Cilley House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 35° 44.154′ N, 81° 20.687′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue Northwest (State Road 1314) and 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 3rd Ave NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royster-Hutton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Yoder-Dell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul Augustus Setzer House (about 300 feet away); Dr. T.C. Blackburn House (about 400 feet away); L.K. Ratchford House (about 400 feet away); Site of Hickory Graded School (about 400 feet away); Greene-Lutz House (about 400 feet away); J.A. Courtney House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding John H.P. Cilley House. Excerpts from the National Register
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Two stories in height and clad in a brick veneer, the John H. P. Cilley House, built in 1912, has a slightly asymmetrical three bay south, front elevation, a wraparound porch set atop Tuscan columns with a pedimented projecting entrance bay, and a low hip roof.…
John H. P. Cilley (1897-1947) was a businessman and prominent city official. Cilley founded the Cilley Foundry and Machinery Company shortly after he moved to Hickory in 1890. In 1893 he married Anna Abernethy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Abernethy. Mr. Cilley was elected mayor in 1907, and was a city alderman in 1910, 1927-28, and 1928-29. His home on Third Avenue was built by J. Summie Propst, builder and owner of the J. Summie Propst house (64). The property remained in the possession of Mr. Cilley's heirs until the city of Hickory purchased it in 1969, and later converted it into the Catawba Science Museum operated by the Hickory Service League.
Also see . . . Oakwood Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the original district, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Kirk F. Mohney; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. John H.P. Cilley House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
