National Register of Historic Places

Melrose/Williamson House

Yanceyville Township, Caswell County, North Carolina
Listed
February 28, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000379

About this property

Melrose, also known as the Williamson House, is a historic plantation house located near Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina. It consists of two two-story, frame blocks connected by a 1+1⁄2-story breezeway. The original section dated to about 1780 and is a two-story, frame single pile block with Federal style details. The later section was built about 1840, and is a two-story, frame single pile block with Greek Revival style details. The later section features a portico supported by four unfluted Doric order columns. Also on the property is an octagonal, Williamsburg-style pump house It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Yanceyville Township, Caswell County, North Carolina
36.42939, -79.29725

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Poteat House
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Johnston, John, House
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Graves House
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Caswell County Courthouse
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2.7 mi
Yanceyville Historic District
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2.8 mi

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When was Melrose/Williamson House listed on the National Register?

Melrose/Williamson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Melrose/Williamson House?

Melrose/Williamson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Melrose/Williamson House?

The period of significance for Melrose/Williamson House is recorded as the industrial era.

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