About this property
Blockhouse Site is a historic blockhouse located near Tryon, Polk County, North Carolina. It was built about 1756, as a dogtrot log cabin, with two rooms separated by an open passage. In 1942, the blockhouse was moved from South Carolina into North Carolina to its present site, about 300 yards from its original location. Following its move, the building was remodeled, enlarged, and embellished. The blockhouse marked the western end of the original boundary line between North and South Carolina established in 1772.
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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 70000466. It was listed on October 14, 1970.
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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 Blockhouse Site listed on the National Register?
Blockhouse Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Blockhouse Site?
Blockhouse Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blockhouse Site?
The period of significance for Blockhouse Site is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1756.
Can I research the history near Blockhouse Site?
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