About this property
Blair Farm is a historic farm located near Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. The original section of the Blair House was built in 1844, with additions and modifications made in the 1850s, 1880s, about 1900, 1938, and in the late 1950s-early 1960s. It is a 1½-story single-pile, side-gable-roofed, timber-frame dwelling with a full-height rear-gabled ell. Other contributing buildings are a granary / wood shed and carriage house. The house is the oldest of only a few 19th-century buildings remaining in Boone.
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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 08000812. It was listed on August 28, 2008.
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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 Blair Farm listed on the National Register?
Blair Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Blair Farm?
Blair Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blair Farm?
The period of significance for Blair Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
Can I research the history near Blair Farm?
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