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

People & Places

Professional Athletes, Masonic Lodge & The Spot Grocery

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

1. People & Places Marker

Inscription. Ernie, Robert (Bobby), and Thurston Warlick, were known by the community for their athletic abilities. All had many accomplishments throughout their careers. Ernie, a football player, played for Calgary Stampeders and the Buffalo Bills in his career history. Bobby played in the NBA with the San Francisco Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. Thurston played for Xavier University. One of his highlights included playing against Wilt Chamberlain and his team won. At this site was the home of Brice and Edna Warlick, parents of the Warlick brothers. Across the street was the Victory Masonic Lodge, built in 1928. The Spot Grocery, owned by John and Lillie Pike, opened in early 1950. Both were important to the life of the community.

Erected 2024 by City of Hickory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 35° 43.445′ N, 81° 20.362′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is in Ridgeview. It is at the intersection of 1st Street

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Southwest and 7th Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 644 1st St SW, Hickory NC 28602, 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 of this marker: Education & Recreation (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Pisgah Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named People & Places (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ridgeview High School (about 800 feet away); Historic Ridgeview Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Faith & Films (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patterson Building (approx.

People & Places Marker at intersection of 1st Street SW and 7th Ave SW image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

2. People & Places Marker at intersection of 1st Street SW and 7th Ave SW

¼ mile away); The History of Ridgeview (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of Ridgeview High School (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

People & Places Marker overlooking former site of the Warlick House now parking for Mt Pisgah Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

3. People & Places Marker overlooking former site of the Warlick House now parking for Mt Pisgah Church

Masonic Lodge No. 745, located across 1st SW from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 7, 2024

4. Masonic Lodge No. 745, located across 1st SW from the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.