The Fuquay Mineral Springs Inn and Garden is located in the heart of the Springs Historic District across from the Historic Fuquay Mineral Spring Park.
The Inn was the home of Dr. Wiley Cozart and his wife Pauline, both were community minded, and their home was used for many functions during 1920’s to 1970’s. Dr. Cozart was the Mayor of the town for ten years. Pauline was one of the community’s finest gardeners and social leaders. The Colonial Revival Inn and Carriage House are perched on a hill overlooking the Mineral Spring with a period Gazebo for quest enjoyment.
Built in 1927 by A Y Hairr local architect and builder who was noted for building and designing prominent homes in the region and designing and building the North Carolina State Fair Water Falls. The garden on the side and front yards is enhanced by the soothing splashes from the classic fountain and the many bird feeders.
Guests will be located less than a block from the ole’ town, Fuquay Springs, for shopping and dining. The Dr. W S Cozart built the home in 1927 and expanded it in 1937. The Cozart Family owned and built one of seven hotels – The Ben Wiley, celebrating the mineral spring. The Inn is owned and operated by Innkeepers, John (Mayor of Fuquay-Varina) and Patty (English Teacher at Fuquay-Varina High School) Byrne.
The home is the only home in Fuquay-Varina to house two of the Towns seating Mayors the 10th Cozart and 27th Byrne. The craftsman features and custom woodwork are noted throughout the Inn. Upon entering the Inn on Spring Street, John will greet guests in the sunroom.
In addition to the wildlife art and antiques, noted Hemingway books and furniture and baseball memorabilia of John’s father – Tommy Byrne and his Yankee years can be enjoyed. |
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