Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henderson-Blackwelder-Black House
1913
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Henderson-Blackwelder-Black House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
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 1913.
Location. 35° 44.132′ N, 81° 20.858′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue Northwest (State Road 1314) and 6th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 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. Cline-Wilfong-Rush House (within shouting distance of this marker); George F. Ivey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John F. Miller House (about 300 feet away); George W. Raby House (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Parsonage (about 300 feet away); Elwood W. Walton House (about 300 feet away); Espey D. Sherrill House (about 300 feet away); Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding Henderson-Blackwelder-Black House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
TheHenderson Blackwelder house is a somewhat unusual one and one-half story, double pile, weatherboarded and wood shingled bungalow built a year or two prior to 1915.…
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Frank Henderson was one of the two founders of the Hickory Overall Company, manufacturer of “Old Hickory Overalls.” Together with J. W. Hartsfield, Henderson established the business in 1913 in a building on Main Avenue Northwest. Later, 1933-1980, it occupied the old armory building (see the Second Street Place Southwest District). In 1926 George S. Blackwelder (1890-1963) purchased the house and occupied it at least until 1950. Blackwelder was a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College and the University of North Carolina, and was one of the organizers of the Blackwelder Oil Company formed in 1925. He was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Hickory Rotary Club, and a city councilman in the years 1940-44.
Also see . . . Oakwood Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the 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. Henderson-Blackwelder-Black 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 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
