About this property
Rountree Family Farm, also known as the Alfred Patrick Rountree Farm, is a historic farm complex located near Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina. The property consists of the property, buildings and outbuildings constructed by four generations of the descendants of Abner Rountree who acquired the family's original holding here in 1800. The Simmons Rountree House was built about 1830, and is a two-story, one-room plan frame house. It has not been occupied as a residence since 1907. The Alfred Patrick Rountree House was built in 1904 and expanded about 1916.
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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 00000881. It was listed on August 1, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Rountree Family Farm listed on the National Register?
Rountree Family Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Rountree Family Farm?
Rountree Family Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rountree Family Farm?
The period of significance for Rountree Family Farm is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1800.
Can I research the history near Rountree Family Farm?
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