National Register of Historic Places

Orton Plantation

Winnabow, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001294

About this property

The Orton Plantation is a historic plantation house in Smithville Township in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Located beside the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Southport, Orton Plantation is considered to be a near-perfect example of Southern antebellum architecture. Built in 1735 by the co-founder of Brunswick Town, Colonel Maurice Moore, the Orton Plantation house is one of the oldest structures in Brunswick County. During its history Orton Plantation has been attacked by Native Americans, used as a military hospital, and been home to lawyers, physicians, military leaders, and a Colonial governor. On April 11, 1973, the Orton Plantation was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Orton Plantation Gardens and family-owned chapel were open to the public until 2010, when the plantation was sold to Louis Moore Bacon, a direct decedent of the original builder.

Location

9149 Orton Rd. Southeast
Winnabow, Brunswick County, North Carolina
34.06017, -77.94616

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Orton Plantation (Boundary Increase)
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Brunswick Town Historic District
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3.5 mi
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6.4 mi
Masonboro Sound Historic District (Additional Documentation)
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Nearby Battles

Fort Anderson Naval Bombardment
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When was Orton Plantation listed on the National Register?

Orton Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Orton Plantation?

Orton Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Orton Plantation?

The period of significance for Orton Plantation is recorded as the industrial era.

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