National Register of Historic Places

High Rock Farm

Williamsburg, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Listed
April 25, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001373

About this property

High Rock Farm is a historic plantation house located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It dates to the early-19th century, and is a two-story, central hall plan, Federal-style brick dwelling with a rear ell. It sits on a full basement and has a hipped roof. The front facade features a pedimented portico supported by two stuccoed columns and with a gallery at the second level. Nathaniel Scales, who had also owned Deep Springs Plantation and Mulberry Island Plantation, left High Rock to his daughter, Mary Scales McCain after his death in 1824. Mary Scales was married to the great-great-great-grandfather of U.S. Senator John McCain. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Williamsburg, Rockingham County, North Carolina
36.26013, -79.56642

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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 High Rock Farm listed on the National Register?

High Rock Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1974.

What type of historic resource is High Rock Farm?

High Rock Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for High Rock Farm?

The period of significance for High Rock Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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