National Historic Landmark

Market House

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
Listed
September 14, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000451

About this property

The Market House is a market house and town hall in the center of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1832 on the site of the old state house and Town Hall which burned down in 1831. Fayetteville was the capital of North Carolina from 1789 to 1794. It has an arcaded open ground level, and a meeting hall above in a standard market house format which originated in the British Isles and is also common in New England. It served both as a town hall and general market until the early 20th century, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. The upper floor now houses a museum. A study completed by Duke University professor John Cavanagh noted that "sales [near this location] were spaced on the average about two months apart, if that frequently, and in most instances very few slaves were involved in each transaction". Because of its history as a general trading and market place, it is assumed that slaves were also traded there. It was also widely used as a market for goods and livestock which sometimes included human chattel.

Location

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
35.05294, -78.87753

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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Nearby Historic Sites

Liberty Row
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0.1 mi
Market House Square District
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0.1 mi
Fayetteville Downtown Historic District
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0.1 mi
Cumberland County Courthouse
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0.1 mi
First Presbyterian Church
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Questions about this property

When was Market House listed on the National Register?

Market House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Market House?

Market House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Market House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Market House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Market House?

The period of significance for Market House is recorded as the industrial era.

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