About this property
Fuquay Mineral Spring is a historic mineral spring located at Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina. The spring was discovered in the 1850s, and, from 1900 to 1930, thousands of people visited the spring to drink the mineral water reputed to cure kidney and intestinal ailments. The spring is covered by a gazebo and reached by a small footbridge.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003457. It was listed on December 4, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fuquay Mineral Spring listed on the National Register?
Fuquay Mineral Spring was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Fuquay Mineral Spring?
Fuquay Mineral Spring is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fuquay Mineral Spring?
The period of significance for Fuquay Mineral Spring is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Fuquay Mineral Spring?
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