Meadowbrook Country Club (Garner, North Carolina) facts for kids
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Meadowbrook Country Club
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 Location in North Carolina
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| Location | 8025 Country Club Dr., near Garner, North Carolina |
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| Area | 120.8 acres (48.9 ha) |
| Built | 1961 |
| Architect | Hamm, Gene |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement |
| NRHP reference No. | 09001106 |
| Added to NRHP | December 16, 2009 |
Meadowbrook Country Club is a special place near Garner, in Wake County, North Carolina. It is a historic country club and a national historic district. This means it's an important area with buildings and features that tell a story about the past.
The club started in 1959. Many improvements were made throughout the 1960s. Meadowbrook Country Club was created as a private club for African-Americans. This was during a time when many places were separated by race. It offered a place for people to gather and enjoy sports.
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What You Can Find at Meadowbrook Country Club
Meadowbrook Country Club has several cool features from its early days. These include a lake built in 1961, perfect for relaxing by the water. There's also a pier from 1961.
Sports and Fun Areas
A picnic area was added in 1962, great for outdoor meals. For golf lovers, there's a driving range from 1966. The club also has a nine-hole golf course. It was designed by a famous golf course architect named Gene Hamm in 1966.
The main building is a one-story clubhouse. It was built in 1962 and updated in 1970 and 1971. It has a modern style. There's even an 18-hole putt-putt course from 1962 for mini-golf fun!
National Recognition
Meadowbrook Country Club is important because of its history. It was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This listing helps protect the club and its history for future generations.
See also
- Shady Rest Golf and Country Club – established in 1921, listed on the NRHP in Union County, New Jersey
- Clearview Golf Club – listed on the NRHP in Stark County, Ohio
