National Register of Historic Places

Moore County Hunt Lands and Mile-Away Farms

Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina
Listed
September 8, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000700

About this property

Moore County Hunt Lands and Mile-Away Farms, also known as Mile-Away Farms, is a national historic district located near Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina. It encompasses 13 contributing buildings, 4 contributing sites, and 5 contributing structures on recreational hunt lands and an assemblage of equine farms and facilities near Southern Pines. They include the Moore County Hunt Lands (c. 1929–1963), a System of Fire Lanes (c. 1934) by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a System of Hunt Trails (c. 1929–1963), a System of Jumps and Fences (c. 1942–1963), a System of Earths (Man-made Fox Dens) (c. 1942–1963), Mile-Away Farms (c. 1942–1963), Mile-Away Farms (c. 1937–1963) including the Moss Residence, Brewster Barn Complex (c. 1948–1963), and The Paddock Jr. (c. 1950–1963). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Location

1745 N. May St.
Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina
35.19066, -79.33719

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONCONSERVATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Lakeview Historic District
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Shaw House
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3.9 mi
Leslie-Taylor House
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5.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Monroe's Crossroads
1865Civil War
12.1 mi

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When was Moore County Hunt Lands and Mile-Away Farms listed on the National Register?

Moore County Hunt Lands and Mile-Away Farms was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 2013.

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Moore County Hunt Lands and Mile-Away Farms is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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