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

Russell House

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 21, 2024

1. Russell House Marker

Inscription. This building is the homeplace of Dallas Harvey Russell 1855-1932 a faithful supporter and generous benefactor of Lenoir-Rhyne College. During early years of the college he took an active interest in Christian education assisting many students who turned to him for advice and financial assistance.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 35° 44.424′ N, 81° 19.619′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It can be reached from 6th Street Northeast south of 7th Avenue Place Northeast, on the right when traveling south. The Russell House is along the adjacent sidewalk, approximately 200 feet SSW from the intersection of 6th St. NE and 7th Ave Pl NE. The marker is under the wraparound front porch to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 763 6th St 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

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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 of this marker: Cline Gym (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakview Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lenoir Rhyne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lenoir-Rhyne University (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); University Mill District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas P. Pruitt House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walter J. Shuford House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Full view of Russell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 21, 2024

2. Full view of Russell House

Russell House Marker to the left of the front entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 21, 2024

3. Russell House Marker to the left of the front entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.