Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fuquay Mineral Spring 1858
Photographed by Robert Cole, December 22, 2012
1. Fuquay Mineral Spring 1858 Marker
Water from this spring was believed to have healing powers. The resort town of Fuquay Springs developed around this site and incorporated in 1909.
Erected by Town of Fuquay-Varina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 35° 34.801′ N, 78° 47.992′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 401) and West Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay Varina NC 27526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fuquay Mineral Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Squire Ballentine School (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben-Wiley Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Braxton Building (about 700 feet away); Bank of Fuquay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Fidelity Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Carolina Telephone (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.W. Thompson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.
More about this marker. Marker is near the sidewalk along the west side of South Main Street (US Hwy 401).
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Geography, history, demographics, education, transportation, parks & recreation, references and links to the town. (Submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. ParkGeek.com: Fuquay Mineral Springs Park. Description,
Photographed by Robert Cole, December 22, 2012
2. Area Around the Fuquay Mineral Spring Marker
Photo is facing north showing edge of park closest to the corner of Main and Spring Streets.
3. Tour de Fuquay-Varina - Fuquay Mineral Springs Geocache. GPS-based adventure game. (Submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
4. History and Background of Fuquay-Varina. Chapter 1 extract of the Fuquay-Varina Community Transportation Plan. (Submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed by Robert Cole, December 22, 2012
3. Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
Panoramic view of the park facing west along South Main Street. Horse-drawn carriage (to the right) could not have passed by at a more opportune time.
Photographed by Wikipedia User: Fvman, November 8, 2009
4. Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. (Photo credit: Wikipedia Public Domain at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fuquay_Mineral_Springs_Park.jpg)
Photographed by Unknown, circa 1930s
5. Old Fuquay Mineral Springs Postcard
"Scene around Fuquay Springs, N.C." Postcard published by the Mayrose Company, Linden, NJ (year unknown).
Photographed by Robert Cole, December 22, 2012
6. Nearby Fuquay Mineral Spring Granite Marker
"In 1858, Stephen Fuquay, while plowing on his farm, discovered this natural spring. The water was found to have a high mineral content and many people were drawn to drink from the gourd left hanging on a nearby tree. A general store and hotels were built to service the growing number of visitors to the spring. Many believed the water contained healing powers. Originally, in 1890, an open pavilion and, in 1901, a gazebo over the spring itself stood on the site. The property was crucial to the beginning and development of the Fuquay Springs community, which is now known as Fuquay-Varina."
Photographed by Unknown
7. Hotel, Fuquay Springs, N.C. Postcard
Postcard illustrating the Hotel built at Fuquay Springs, N.C., from about 1905-1915. (Photo credit: University of North Carolina, NCHistory Web; http://nchistory.web.unc.edu/2011/02/14/hello-world/fuquay-springs/.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,209 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
