National Register of Historic Places

King-Freeman-Speight House

Republican, Bertie County, North Carolina
Listed
December 2, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001280

About this property

King-Freeman-Speight House, also known as Francis Speight House, is a historic plantation house located at Republican, Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in two sections, with the oldest built between 1808 and 1828. The older section forms the basis of the current rear wing. About 1828, a 2+1⁄2-story, Federal style, side-hall plan was added at a right angle to the original structure. The house was enlarged and remodeled in 1907. It has a two-story, two-bay addition and a two-story rear addition built in 1855. It features a hip roof front porch. Also on the property are the contributing two smokehouses, the kitchen, and an office. Noted landscape artist Francis Speight was born in the house in 1896. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Republican, Bertie County, North Carolina
36.07734, -77.09456

Categories

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Sources

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When was King-Freeman-Speight House listed on the National Register?

King-Freeman-Speight House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1982.

What type of historic resource is King-Freeman-Speight House?

King-Freeman-Speight House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for King-Freeman-Speight House is recorded as the industrial era.

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