National Register of Historic Places

Mount Vernon Springs Historic District

Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina
Listed
December 3, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87002045

About this property

Mount Vernon Springs Historic District is a national historic district located near Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 23 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, and 7 contributing structures in the rural village of Mount Vernon Springs. The village grew up near a locally famous mineral spring. Notable buildings include the Greek Revival style Female Dormitory of the Baptist Academy (1855), Gothic Revival style Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church (1885), the John C. Kirkman House (c. 1877), Robert P. Johnson House (c, 1883), and John M. Foust House (c. 1881 and c. 1910). Also located in the district are the Mt. Vernon Springs, the Baptist Academy Cemetery, and the Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church cemetery. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina
35.66008, -79.44449

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Siler City Commercial Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Battle of McIntyre's Farm / Colson's Mill 1781
1781Revolutionary War
15 mi

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When was Mount Vernon Springs Historic District listed on the National Register?

Mount Vernon Springs Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Mount Vernon Springs Historic District?

Mount Vernon Springs Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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