Historic Houses in North Carolina

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Get information about the historic houses and museums in North Carolina. These homes were once residences of famous or important people to the area.

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Barker House - 1782 residence of Thomas and Penelope Barker. Read about it's history and touring information.
Bennett Place - This farmhouse was the site of the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War.
Blandwood - Originally built in 1795, but expanded in the 1820s to an Italianate style villa for Governor Morehead.
Carl Sandburg Historic Site - Describes this historic home and gives background information for this writer and poet.
Dr. Josephus Hall House - Medical doctor and businessman, Josephus Hall bought the home in 1859. It's now maintained by the Historic Salisbury Foundation and open for tours.
Korner's Folly - This eccentric structure offers 22 rooms spread out over three floors and seven levels. It was built by Jule Gilmer Korner in 1878.
Latimer House - Local merchant Zebulon Latimer's home shows what upper-class life was like in the 1850s.
Rosedale Plantation - Plantation home to Archibald Frew a merchant, postmaster and tax collector. It was built in 1815 and was also home to twenty slaves.
Smith McDowell House Museum - Asheville's oldest surviving antebellum dwelling. Find its history, exhibits, and educational programs.

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