Hendersonville in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

West Side Historic District

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024

1. West Side Historic District Marker

Inscription.
Hendersonville's largest historic district, the West Side extends generally from downtown along 5th, 4th and 3rd Avenues to Blythe Street. The Columbus Mills Pace House at 813 Fifth Avenue West, ca. 1860, is the oldest structure in the district. The district covers approximately 111 acres and incorporates a number of separate subdivision developments dating from 1917 to 1951, many of which were originally large land holdings. Several houses were designed by prominent Hendersonville architect, Erle Stillwell. The district and its 244 contributing structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 35° 18.936′ N, 82° 28.591′ W. Marker is in Hendersonville, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue West and Blythe Street (North Carolina Road 1180), on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1235 5th Ave W, Hendersonville NC 28739, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wolfe's Angel (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Laurel Park Railroad (approx. half a mile away); Lenox Park Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Judson College (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Park and Amusement Grounds (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Casino (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Retreat Hotel (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hendersonville.

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1. West Side Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 2001. (Prepared by Sybil Argintar Bowers and Amanda Blosser; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. West Side Historic District. Located one block to the west of the commercial center of downtown Hendersonville, the West Side Historic District is bounded roughly by Washington Street on the east; Blythe Street on the west; the northern property boundaries of lots on Fifth Avenue West, Oak Hill Court, and Florida Avenue on the north; and the southern property boundaries of lots on Third Avenue West and Fourth Avenue West on the south. (Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024

2. West Side Historic District Marker

(Submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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