Cary in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Woodlief House
Cary Historic District
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
1. The Woodlief House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1926
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 35° 46.977′ N, 78° 47.01′ W. Marker is in Cary, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of South Harrison Avenue and Dry Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Harrison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S Harrison Ave, Cary NC 27511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Coggin-Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beddingfield House (within shouting distance of this marker); Heater House (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 Dry Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 110 Dry Avenue (about 400 feet away); Marcus Baxter Dry House (about 400 feet away); Sams-Jones House
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Regarding The Woodlief House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
400 S Harrison Ave. House. This two-story frame house is a well-preserved example of Craftsman-style architecture. The side-gabled dwelling with offset front attic gable is clad in plain wood siding with shingles and triangular brackets in the gables. Tapered wood posts on brick piers support the wrap-around front porch. Windows have eight-over-one sashes.
From Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel, a historical preservation organization:
This house was home for many years to Terrine Woodlief, one of Cary’s most active citizens. Her family, the Hollemans, owned the land that is now MacGregor Downs. Ms. Woodlief moved to Cary with her family when she was ten years old and returned here after her retirement from teaching. She became involved in public service as a founding member of the XYZ seniors club, a member of the Cary Women’s Club, Daughters of the American Revolution and many other civic and professional organizations. Woodlief died at age 105 in 2001.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
2. The Woodlief House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 27, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
