Milton Historic District (Milton, North Carolina) Explained

Milton Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Runs along Main St. from Atlantic and Danville RR to County Line Creek, Milton, North Carolina
Coordinates:36.5375°N -79.2069°W
Architecture:Greek Revival, Federal
Builder:Day, Thomas
Added:October 25, 1973
Refnum:73001306

Milton Historic District is a national historic district located at Milton, Caswell County, North Carolina. It encompasses 15 contributing buildings in the town of Milton. The district includes notable examples of Federal and Greek Revival style architecture. In addition to the separately listed Milton State Bank and Union Tavern, other notable buildings include the Clay-Lewis-Irvine House, Winstead House, Presbyterian Church, Baptist Meeting House (Milton Church), Old Shops, Old Stores, and row houses. Fittings in the Presbyterian Church and Baptist Meeting House (Milton Church) are attributed to noted African-American cabinetmaker Thomas Day.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Survey and Planning Unit. Milton Historic District. National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . August 1973. pdf . North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2014-08-01.