National Register of Historic Places

Banker's House

Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Listed
May 5, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001251

About this property

The Banker's House is a historic home located at 319 N. Lafayette St. in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect G.S.H. Appleget, and was built in 1874–1875. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, T-shaped, stuccoed brick house in the Second Empire style. It features a 3+1⁄2-story tower, with mansard roofs on the tower and main block. Also on the property is a contributing wellhouse and a one-story brick outbuilding. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

319 N. Lafayette St.
Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina
35.29564, -81.53938

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

McBrayer, Dr. Victor, House
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0.2 mi
Cleveland County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Hull, James Heyward, House
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0.3 mi
Cleveland County Training School
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0.4 mi
Central Shelby Historic District
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0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Kings Mountain (SC)
1780Revolutionary War
12.9 mi
Battle of King's Mountain
1780Revolutionary War
13 mi

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When was Banker's House listed on the National Register?

Banker's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Banker's House?

Banker's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Banker's House?

The period of significance for Banker's House is recorded as the industrial era.

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