Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George W. Raby House
1919
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. George W. Raby House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 35° 44.141′ N, 81° 20.923′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue Northwest (State Road 1314) and 7th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 637 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. Henderson-Blackwelder-Black House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elwood W. Walton House (about 400 feet away); Espey D. Sherrill House (about 400 feet away); John F. Miller House (about 500 feet away); Cline-Wilfong-Rush House (about 500 feet away); William N. Cox House (about 500 feet away); T. Manley Whitener House (about 500 feet away); Rector-Cline House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding George W. Raby House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination (2019 boundary increase):
Large two-story QueenAnne house of vinyl-sided frame construction with an asphalt-shingled hip roof. The one-story wraparound porch has replacement turned posts and balusters and a foundation of brick piers with brick infill. The entry on the north elevation has a louvered storm door. The entry on the east elevation has multiple panes. There is a screen porch near the rear of the west elevation. Other features include small gables on the front and left side of the roof, interior brick chimneys, and replacement windows. Former address: 1725 13th Ave. The county date for the house is 1919.
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1. Oakwood Historic District (Boundary Increase) (PDF). National Register nomination for a 2019 expansion of the district, which included this property. (Prepared by J. Daniel Pezzoni; via Hickory Historic Preservation Commission) (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 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. George W. Raby 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 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
