Claremont in Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Walter J. Shuford House

1909

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 9, 2024

1. Walter J. Shuford House Marker

Inscription. Claremont Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 35° 44.319′ N, 81° 20.007′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is in Claremont. It can be reached from the intersection of 5th Avenue Northeast and 3rd Street NE, on the right when traveling west. The marker is to the left of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 5th Ave NE, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Thomas P. Pruitt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Hunsucker Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herman-Tuttle House (about 400 feet away); Shuford-Heald-Nau (about 500 feet away); Reid-Shuford House (about 600 feet away); Maple Grove (about 600 feet away); First United Methodist Church 1952 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cloninger-Lohr House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Regarding Walter J. Shuford House.

Excerpts from the Claremont District National Register nomination form:

The Walter J. Shuford House is an outstanding example of an early twentieth century bungalow of Craftsman style influence. Built in 1909, its original appearance is particularly well preserved...

Walter J. (Walt) Shuford was born in 1877, the son of A. L. Shuford, an early settler in town. A successful businessman, he established the Hickory Milling Company (flour), and later a seed company. He was one of the founders of the Catawba Creamery, and was a member of the state board of Agriculture as well as being active in the Boy Scouts and numerous other organizations.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 9, 2024

2. Walter J. Shuford Marker to the left of the main entrance
Married in 1905 to Adelaide Stricker, he bought the land on which his home is built from his father's estate. Adelaide was active in the Woman's Club, and after her husband's death on March 25, 1939, established a business from her interest in raising peoniesa

Also see . . . Claremont High School District National Register nomination form (pdf). Prepared by Kirk F. Mohney, consultant to the city of Hickory, 1985 (Submitted on September 11, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Walter J. Shuford House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 9, 2024

3. Walter J. Shuford House

Walter J. Shuford House (southeast corner) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 9, 2024

4. Walter J. Shuford House (southeast corner)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.