North Carolina Inns :: Hotels Raleigh NC :: Fuquay-Varina :: About The Inn
The Inn was built in 1927, the home of the
Cozart family. The Cozart family owned and built one of
the hotels - The Ben Wiley, celebrating the mineral
spring. Dr. Wiley Cozart and his wife Pauline; both
were very community minded people, and their home was used
for many community functions during the 1920's through the
1970's. Dr. Cozart was the Mayor of the town for 10 years,
and Pauline was the one of the community's finest
gardeners.
There are around 4,000 properties on the
National Register of Historic Places in Wake County, North
Carolina the Inn is one of those also, but there are less
than 90 that have designated as Landmarks. This is very
special honor for our Inn. For more information on
the Cozart Home, check their website at:
http://www.wakegov.com/planning/historic/hp_WakeCountyHistoricLandmarks.htm
Guests will be taken to the grand
living room fashioned in the late 20's featuring an
original oil painting of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of
the United States and a native of Wake County. The
painting was displayed in the main lobby of the Andrew
Johnson Hotel in Raleigh until the 1970's when the Hotel
was replaced by the present News and Observer Building.
The living room accentuates classical plaster
molding, a brass chandelier designed with tassel motif, and a
grand stairway having fluted, classical, Doric columns. Guests are
encouraged to play chess, checkers, or a game of cards in this
room. The Inn features two original painting of International
Wildlife Artist Terry Isaac and two personalized, signed prints
from International Wildlife Artist Robert Bateman on his visit to
the Historic Fuquay Mineral Spring, September 15, 2000.
In addition to the wildlife art work, noted
Hemingway furniture, antiques, and baseball memorabilia of John's
father - Tommy Byrne and his Yankee Years can be enjoyed. Guest
may browse the years of the Yankee's dynasty of the 40's and 50's.
The
Garden
The garden on the side and front yards whispers
"welcome" by the splashing from the classic fountain.
The green space is a perfect place for relaxing and quiet times.
The gazebo offers a peaceful location for morning coffee or
afternoon tea or wine, or a place to enjoy the native birds and
flowers.
Across from Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden
is the historic Fuquay Mineral Spring which was founded in 1858 by
members of the Fuquay family. The historic town park is visited
regularly; some visitors carry jars to bring a sample of the
mineral water home.
