National Register of Historic Places

Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

Listed

June 3, 1973

Type

Building

Period

Industrial

Ref No.

73001376

About this property

The Crabtree Jones House, also known historically as the Nathaniel Jones Jr. House, is a residence at 3108 Hillmer Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. Constructed around 1808-1811 (by dendrochronological dating in 2014) by Nathaniel Jones, it is one of the few remaining large scale plantation homes in Wake County, and one of the oldest private residences in Raleigh. The home has received several additions since its initial construction, but is mainly known for its Federal-style front. Owned by the Jones family for more than 150 years, the house has fallen into disrepair in more recent decades. Following the purchase of the land the house sat upon by developers in 2012, Preservation North Carolina acquired the house and had it moved to a nearby residential neighborhood, where it sits today. The Crabtree Jones house was greatly influenced by the historical events it stood through while in turn influencing the way the Raleigh community developed around it, through both its people and through its land.

Location

3108 Hillmer Dr.

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

35.82348, -78.62445

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Nearby Battles

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When was Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House listed on the National Register?

Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House?

Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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