About this property
Bellair is a historic plantation house located near New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1792 (verified by dendrochronology), and is a two-story, seven-bay, central hall plan Georgian style brick dwelling. It sits on a high basement and has a three-bay, central projecting pavilion.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000933. It was listed on August 24, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bellair listed on the National Register?
Bellair was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bellair?
Bellair is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bellair?
The period of significance for Bellair is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1792.
Can I research the history near Bellair?
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