National Register of Historic Places

Southport Historic District

Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Listed
November 25, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80002801

About this property

Southport Historic District is a national historic district located at Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 161 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, and 1 contributing object. Over half of the structures in the historic district date from the 1885-1905 period. It includes residential, commercial, and institutional buildings and is considered the best example of a Victorian coastal town in North Carolina. Notable buildings include the River Pilots Tower and Building (1940s), Frying Pan Lightship (20th century), Fort Johnston Officers Quarters (c. 1805-09), Walker-Pike House (c. 1800-20), Brunswick Inn (c. 1859), Fort Johnston Hospital (c. 1852-1860), Former Brunswick County Court House (c. 1854), Saint Philips Episcopal Church (c. 1860, 1894–96), Trinity Methodist Church (1888-1890), and the Adkins-Ruark House (1890). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina
33.91539, -78.01833

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fort Johnston
Early Republic
0.2 mi
Brunswick County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
John N. Smith Cemetery
Listed
0.7 mi
Oak Island Lighthouse
Modern
1.8 mi
Oak Island Life Saving Station
Industrial
1.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Fisher — Second
1865Civil War
5.5 mi
Battle of Fort Fisher — First
1864Civil War
6.1 mi

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When was Southport Historic District listed on the National Register?

Southport Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Southport Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Southport Historic District?

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

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