About this property
Cedar Dell , also known as Kennedy Memorial Home, is a historic plantation house located near Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was originally constructed about 1820 as a two-story, three-bay, Federal style brick dwelling with a side-hall plan. It was enlarged to five bays wide and converted to a Victorian Gothic central hall plan mansion. The front facade features a one-story Eastlake-style porch with a low roof topped by a wrought iron balustrade and the rear facade has a two-tier porch. Also on the front facade is a large bay window with a roof identical to that on the porch.
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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 71000600. It was listed on August 25, 1971.
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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 Cedar Dell listed on the National Register?
Cedar Dell was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Cedar Dell?
Cedar Dell is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cedar Dell?
The period of significance for Cedar Dell is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Cedar Dell?
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