Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fuquay Mineral Spring 1858
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. Marker 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.
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.
sectionhead>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, hours and photos of park. (Submitted on December 25, 2012, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
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.)
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 814 times since then and 18 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.