About this property
Renfro Mill, also known as R. Roberts Leaf Tobacco House, is a historic industrial building located at Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. The original section was built as a tobacco barn about 1893. The largest addition was built in 1946–1947.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00001208. It was listed on October 11, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Renfro Mill listed on the National Register?
Renfro Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Renfro Mill?
Renfro Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Renfro Mill?
The period of significance for Renfro Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Renfro Mill?
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