National Register of Historic Places

Benson Historic District

Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina
Listed
May 8, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85001053

About this property

Benson Historic District is a national historic district located at Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina. It encompasses 104 contributing buildings in the town of Benson. It includes notable examples of Late Victorian and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture and buildings dating from about 1900 to 1930. It includes commercial, residential, ecclesiastical, and educational structures. Notable buildings include the Farmers Commercial Bank (1921), C. T. Johnson Building (1910), James E. Wilson Livery Stable· and Store (c. 1925), Carolina-Parrish Hotel (c. 1918), Boon-Lawhorn House, Lonnie Stevens House (c. 1916), Dr. Parker-Allen House (c. 1910), Baptist Church (1914-1915), United Methodist Church (1917), and Benson Elementary School (c. 1915). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina
35.38264, -78.54778

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATIONEDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Carolinas Campaign — Battle of Averasboro
1865Civil War
4.4 mi
Battle of Averasboro
1865Civil War
7.1 mi

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When was Benson Historic District listed on the National Register?

Benson Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Benson Historic District?

Benson Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Benson Historic District?

The period of significance for Benson Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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