Garrett's Island House
About this property
Garrett's Island House is a historic home located near Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina. It was built about 1760, and is a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, Georgian / Federal style frame dwelling with a gambrel roof. It has a shed roofed front porch and double-shouldered exterior brick chimney. Garrett's Island House is thought to be the oldest extant dwelling in Washington County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 01000047. It was listed on February 2, 2001.
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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 Garrett's Island House listed on the National Register?
Garrett's Island House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Garrett's Island House?
Garrett's Island House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Garrett's Island House?
The period of significance for Garrett's Island House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1760.
Can I research the history near Garrett's Island House?
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