National Register of Historic Places

Fairmont Commercial Historic District

Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina
Listed
April 6, 2010
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000163

About this property

Fairmont Commercial Historic District is a national historic district situated in Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina. This district encompasses 31 contributing buildings in the central business district of Fairmont. Constructed between approximately 1898 and 1960, these buildings showcase a variety of popular architectural styles, including Italianate and Modern Movement. Notable buildings include the Rawls Motor Company (1952), McDaniel Hardware (1949, c. 1954), Floyd and Floyd (1960), A. L. Jones Building (1912), Big Brick Warehouse (1931, c. 1940), and Fairmont Depot (1898). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina
34.49788, -79.11285

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fairmont Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fairmont Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Fairmont Commercial Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Fairmont Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Fairmont Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.

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