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

Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

1. Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District Marker

Inscription. This district portrays a cohesive grouping of commercial, residential and transportation related structures typical of late 19th and early 20th century development. The first depot, established with train service in 1879, was replaced with the current depot, ca. 1902. The oldest structure in the district is the J.W. Bailey House, ca. 1898, at 742 N. Grove Street. The oldest commercial building is 407 Seventh Avenue, ca. 1905. The district with 32 contributing structures is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 35° 19.271′ N, 82° 27.435′ W. Marker is in Hendersonville, North Carolina, in Henderson County. It is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Maple Street, on the right when traveling east on 7th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hendersonville NC 28792, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains and in Greater Asheville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Syndicate Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clarke Hardware Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kirk Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hunter Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Queen Theater (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. C. Penny Building

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 412-414 N. Main (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ewbank & Ewbank Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hendersonville.

Regarding Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District. National Register of Historic Places:
Seventh Avenue Depot District (added 1989 - District - #89000029) •
Seventh Ave. between Grove and Ash, Hendersonville •
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering •
Architectural Style: Queen Anne, Bungalow/Craftsman, Other •
Area of Significance: Architecture, Transportation, Commerce •
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 •
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Transportation •
Historic Sub-function: Business, Department Store, Hotel, Rail-Related, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store, Warehouse •
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic •

Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District Marker, looking northeast along 7th Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

2. Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District Marker, looking northeast along 7th Avenue

Seventh Avenue Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

3. Seventh Avenue Depot

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

4. Seventh Avenue Depot

home to the Model Railroad Club

Seventh Avenue Depot trackside image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010

5. Seventh Avenue Depot trackside

Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District Marker, looking southwest along 7th Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

6. Seventh Avenue Depot Historic District Marker, looking southwest along 7th Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on December 31, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.