Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Edwin Umstead House
1933
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Edwin Umstead 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 1933.
Location. 35° 44.303′ N, 81° 20.829′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is on 6th Street Northwest north of 4th Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 6th St 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. George Fuller House (a few steps from this marker); Duplex (a few steps from this marker); Eugene C. Ivey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones W. Shuford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. J.C. Moser House (within shouting distance of this marker); Livius L. Hatfield House (within shouting distance of this marker); Yount-Patton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Whitener-Hammersla House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding Edwin Umstead House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination, which was submitted
this page online
The Edwin H. Umstead house is a one and one-half story, three bay, double pile, brick veneered bungalow…
Edwin H. Umstead (1863-1942) bought this piece of property in 1916 from Mrs. B.F. Whiteside for $1,000, although a 1915 map of Hickory suggests that he owned a house on the lot at the earlier date. Umstead operated the Umstead Grocery Company, and his daughter still owns and occupies the house. In the late 1930s or early 1940s the bungalow was converted into a duplex.
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 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Edwin Umstead House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
