National Register of Historic Places

Portridge

Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina
Listed
March 1, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000351

About this property

Portridge is a historic plantation house located near Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina at 225 May Road. While a number of sources say the home was built around 1780, it was actually constructed in circa 1764 according to its current owners. Portridge is a 1+1⁄2-story, three-bay, single pile Georgian style frame dwelling. It has a gable roof, three brick chimneys, and a one-room rear ell. Portridge was moved to its present location in 1984, and subsequently restored. Portridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The Garden at Portridge currently hosts special horticulture events, has a botanical garden surrounding the home and sells plants on site. It is open to visitors daily.

Location

Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina
36.09034, -78.35081

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Portridge listed on the National Register?

Portridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Portridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Portridge?

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

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