Cary Signs

Here we have a nice listing of signs from the Cary area, affectionately known by locals as the Containment Area for Relocated Yankees. This particular region includes pretty much the Town of Cary itself, along with Morrisville, Preston, Green Level, Carpenter, and Amberly.

Also of note, I also have links to maps for each of the sites I have visited and taken pictures. If you're interested in forming a little "sign hunting trip" of your own, these maps will come quite handy. One thing to keep in mind is that the maps represent the approximate locations, so please make sure to be careful if you are driving and wish to partake in this.



Sign Location Description
Bike Lane caution sign [Just Added] Yates Store Rd. @ Green Level Church Rd. [Map] This has to be the clearest indication that a longtime country road has gotten the suburban treatment. It's now one of those fancy two-way streets with a median and a pair of bike lanes to boot. So long John Deere tractors, hello Trek bikes.
Trail Ends sign [Just Added] Walking Trail located just off Kit Creek Rd. near Cisco Systems complex; south end of RTP [Map] This sign is rather tricky to spot from the road. However, I did notice that it warns those who decide to venture past the end of the trail to be especially careful for careful of rocks and other hazardous objects situated near a creek bed. Definitely something to keep in mind when taking that midday stroll on your lunch break.
Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park sign Penny Rd. @ Ederlee Dr. [Map] These rather creative signs were put following the outdoor venue being renamed after the former town mayor who served from 1987 to 1999, when the town's population more than doubled. This is where the North Carolina Symphony holds its summer series of concerts, including the famous 4th of July celebration and the annual Pops In The Park concert on Labor Day weekend.
Old PTA Watch for Children sign King Lawrence Rd. @ Trinity Rd. [Map] This sign dates back as far as the 1960s, when this area was still pretty much rural. The designation of "Post E" may indicate that this neighborhood was located within a particular district that was under jurisdiction of the school system. Still, not a bad way to inform motorists to look out for our future leaders.
Broken Pavement sign Green Level to Durham Rd. @ Yates Store Rd. [Map] The presence of very large trucks on lightly-traveled roads has generated a great deal of controversy as of late. The massive construction work at the nearby Amberly and Cary Glen developments has contributed to the awful shape of such roads as this one.
Voluntary Agricultural District sign Greenlevel West Rd. @ Batchelor Rd., Green Level community [Map] This sign is further proof that not all areas of Western Wake County have succumbed to the perils of development.
Fat Curves Center Lane sign High House Rd. @ Maury O'Dell Pl., next to Bond Park [Map] This sign is quite a departure from the standard issue center lane signs that can be found along this particular road. Also worth noting is that Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, believed to be the largest in the Raleigh Diocese, is located here. As for Mr. O'Dell, he of course was the longtime morning host of WPTF Radio for more than a quarter-century until his retirement in Summer 2003.
Winding Road with Outlets signs
[View 1] [View 2]		 High Meadow Dr. @ Bissett Dr., behind Shoppes at Kildaire [Map] Leave it to the Town of Cary to come up with two very unique signs that give even the entrance ways to condominium complexes nearby a little more notice than usual.
Old Fire Station sign Durham Rd. @ Ward St., just off Chatham St. [Map] This old-time sign harkens back to the day when noticing a fire station was quite obvious. Notice which side of the road it's located on, even though it's more of a volunteer unit.
Outlet Curve sign Harrison Ave. @ West St. [Map] The emphasis on the recommended speed itself is quite a clever way to get people to slow down while managing a sharp curve in a residential neighborhood.
Picnic Area sign Chapel Hill Rd. (NC Hwy. 54) @ Cotten St., Morrisville [Map] This little roadside spot where you can stop and enjoy a nice bag lunch harkens back to the days when this stretch of road served as the only major route between Raleigh and Durham. Amazingly enough, the picnic tables still stand to this day.
Square No Outlet sign Green Drive @ Chapel Hill Road; Morrisville [Map] Signs like these are normally diamond-shaped. However, the residents of this small neighborhood took exception to the rule and got one that is much different, at least in design.
Cary Park Greenway sign NC Hwy 55 @ Carpenter Fire Station Road; Carpenter [Map] This sign leads to a newly-opened greenway in this part of the county that will eventually link the Cary Park community with the American Tobacco Trail that is slated to run from downtown Durham all the way to Jordan Lake in Chatham County.
Roundabout sign Cary Glen Blvd. @ Waverly Hills Drive [Map] This roundabout is somewhat unusual in its design since it more or less represents a crossroads with a doughnut hole in it. The roundabout is located next to the clubhouse in this fairly new subdivision.
Private Property sign with Town Street Maint. Ends sign Beaver Pine Way @ Debra Drive [Map] Here we have an interesting sign combo. There are a number of neighborhoods around Cary that are either unannexed into the city limits or are private neighborhoods that don't want regular traffic to cut through. In this case we have both, making this particular neighborhood and island unto itself.
Chatham Hill Winery sign Aviation Parkway @ Gateway Centre Blvd., off I-40 Exit #285; Morrisville [Map] These signs have been put up by the state in the last few years to promote our state's agriculture for out-of-state tourists. In this case, it would be our state's wine industry. Interestingly enough, Chatham Hill doesn't grow their own grapes on-site since their vineyard is located in the Foothills of NC. However, they do produce, age, and bottle their own wine at their facility here in the Triangle. Also worth noting, these signs have been paid exclusively by the winery itself instead of the DOT. Very nice way to get noticed, indeed.
Baptist Ministry sign Convention Dr., located behind Cary Towne Center mall, Cary [Map] This somewhat sanctifed sign can be found at the entrance to the headquarters for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. It's enough to make you want to Praise The Lord, or even hum a few bars of "The Old Rugged Cross."
Golf Cart Crossing sign Crabtree Crossing Pkwy. @ Grey Bridge Row, near Prestonwood CC Golf course [Map] Pretty clever sign that makes very good use of the golf cart symbol itself. At least it gives you a much better idea of what to look for.
Stop On Red with Curve sign Morrisville-Carpenter Rd. @ Page St., Morrisville [Map] This sign is located in a precarious position. Not only are there high-speed railroad tracks nearby, the Morrisville Fire Department is also located nearby. You definitely should heed the sign's warning when stopping at the red light before you reach Highway 54.
No Parking on Sundays sign Hampton Valley Rd. @ Oakridge Rd., just off Maynard Rd. [Map] Residents of this neighborhood had these signs up to keep out potenital overflow parking for other people attending Sunday services at the White Plains United Methodist Church, which is located nearby. This is a sure sign of the kind of parking-related problems that are inherent with many large churches throughout the Triangle.
Fowl Crossing sign Warren Ave. @ Coronado Way [Map] It's not just ducks and geese that get to use the pond nearby. This sign makes sure that motorists are aware of all those webbed-footed mammals that frequent the pond as well.
Yellow Yield sign Cary Village Shopping Center annex, corner of Cary Towne Blvd. @ Walnut St. [Map] This yield sign is quite a rarity, since most of the ones out ther are red and white instead of yellow. It's also kind of a neat throwback, considering that the yellow yield signs were last seen
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