North Carolina Church founded in 1839 along the Great Wagon Road
Early settlers to North Carolina established this Lutheran Church in 1839 in Davie County along the Great Wagon Road
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Impressive Waddell Farmhouse Sits Empty and For Sale
This farmhouse from 1889 holds the stories of a family that helped build its surrounding community. Today it sits empty and is for sale.
Early Methodist Church Served Community for 100 Years
A congregation started meeting here in the 1840s and by the 1920s, had built this church which stands empty today.
Old Family Farmhouse Still Holds Fond Memories for Descendants
Although it crumbles more each day, this farmhouse from the 1800s still holds fond memories for family descendants.
Historic Home in North Carolina Set to be Burned for Practice
This home in Eastern North Carolina dates to the 1850s. Now empty, its owners have agreed to let the local fire department burn it for practice.
Church Built of Handmade Brick the First of its Kind
Built in 1876, this chapel in Western North Carolina was the first church made of handmade bricks in this region.
[Buncombe County]
North Carolina Church Founded Before The Civil War
Bethesda Church was built in 1853 and is all that is left of a once-expansive plantation.
Mt. Moriah Plantation
The first portion of this plantation home was built in 1810 and expanded in 1850.
[Edgecombe County, NC]
Chapel in North Carolina Founded by Abolitionist Minister
Rev. James O’Kelly, a noted abolitionist, started a congregation here in 1794.
[Chatham County, NC]
Old School House in Rural North Carolina
This old schoolhouse rests peacefully in a pasture.
[Pender County, NC]