National Register of Historic Places

Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House

Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina
Listed
April 24, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85000902

About this property

Summer Villa and McKay–Salmon House is a historic plantation complex and national historic district located near Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina. It encompasses seven contributing buildings on a rural farm complex. Summer Villa was built about 1849, and is a two-story, five-bay, Greek Revival style dwelling updated in the early 20th century Classical Revival style. It features a central, two-story pedimented portico supported by monumental Doric order columns with a one-story wraparound porch. The outbuildings associated with Summer Villa include the "Playhouse", carriage house (c. 1850), corn crib and three outbuildings. The McKay–Salmon House built in the last quarter of the 19th century and is a one-story decorated frame cottage. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina
35.40606, -78.86473

Categories

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When was Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House listed on the National Register?

Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1985.

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Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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