National Register of Historic Places

Plymouth Historic District

Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina
Listed
January 16, 1991
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90002140

About this property

Plymouth Historic District is a national historic district located in Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 258 contributing buildings, 5 contributing sites, and 1 contributing structure in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Plymouth. It was largely developed between about 1880 and 1930 and includes notable examples of Colonial Revival, Bungalow / American Craftsman and Late Victorian style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Latham House, Perry-Spruill House, and Washington County Courthouse. Other notable buildings include the Hornthal-Owens Building (c. 1885), Blount Building (c. 1916), Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station (1923), Davenport-Davis House (c. 1898), Robert Ward Johnston House (1924), Latham-Brinkley House (1883), Plymouth United Methodist Church and Cemetery (c. 1860s), Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery (1860-1861, 1892-1893) designed by Richard Upjohn, New Chapel Baptist Church (1924), Agricultural Building (1936-1937) constructed through the Works Progress Administration, Plvmouth Railroad Station (1927), Brinkley Commercial Block (1926), and Clark-Chesson House (c. 1810). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina
35.86601, -76.74926

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Washington County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Perry-Spruill House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Latham House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Garrett's Island House
Colonial
3.2 mi
Scotch Hall
Industrial
7.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Plymouth — CSS Albemarle
1864Civil War
0 mi
Battle of Plymouth North Carolina
1864Civil War
0.1 mi
Battle of Plymouth (Naval)
1864Civil War
0.1 mi
CSS Albemarle Attacks Plymouth NC
1864Civil War
0.1 mi

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When was Plymouth Historic District listed on the National Register?

Plymouth Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Plymouth Historic District?

Plymouth Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Plymouth Historic District?

The period of significance for Plymouth Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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