Roberts-Vaughan House Explained

Roberts-Vaughan House
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:36.4425°N -77.1003°W
Built:c.
Architecture:Greek Revival, Federal
Added:February 18, 1971
Refnum:71000595

Roberts-Vaughan House is a historic home located in the Murfreesboro Historic District at Murfreesboro, Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built about 1805, as a two-story, five-bay, Federal style frame dwelling with a gable roof. The front facade features a large three bay tetrastyle pedimented portico in the Greek Revival style. It was built by Benjamin Roberts, a prominent local merchant.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

The house is owned by the Murfreesboro Historical Association and houses its offices and the Chamber of Commerce. The Association also operates the Brady C. Jefcoat Museum, William Rea Museum, Dr. Walter Reed House, John Wheeler House, shops and the Agriculture and Transportation Museum.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: John B. Wells, III. Roberts-Vaughan House. National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . November 1970 . pdf . North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2015-01-01.