National Historic Landmark

Nash-Hooper House

Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina
Listed
November 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000610

About this property

The Nash-Hooper House, also known as the William Hooper House, is a historic house at 118 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Built in 1772 by American Revolutionary War general Francis Nash, it was home from 1782–1790 to Founding Father William Hooper, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is the only known home of Hooper's to survive, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is located in the Hillsborough Historic District; it is a private residence, and is not normally open to the public.

Location

118 W. Tryon St.
Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina
36.06763, -79.10057

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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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

Nash Law Office
Industrial
0.5 mi
Eagle Lodge
Early Republic
0.5 mi
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard
Industrial
0.7 mi
Hillsborough Historic District
Listed
0.7 mi
Bellevue Manufacturing Company
Industrial
0.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Hillsborough NC
1865Civil War
0.5 mi
Raid on Hillsborough
1781Revolutionary War
0.5 mi
Battle of Hart's Mill
1781Revolutionary War
2.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Nash-Hooper House listed on the National Register?

Nash-Hooper House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Nash-Hooper House?

Nash-Hooper House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Nash-Hooper House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Nash-Hooper 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 Nash-Hooper House?

The period of significance for Nash-Hooper House is recorded as the industrial era.

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