National Register of Historic Places listings in Sampson County, North Carolina facts for kids

A map showing Sampson County in North Carolina.

Welcome to Sampson County, North Carolina! This place is home to many important buildings and areas that tell us stories about the past. These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for old buildings, farms, and neighborhoods that are super important to American history.

When a place is added to this list, it means it's worth protecting and remembering. It helps people learn about how life used to be and the events that shaped our country. In Sampson County, you can find all sorts of historic places, from old houses and churches to entire parts of towns!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are important for their history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. It's managed by the National Park Service. When a place is listed, it gets special recognition. This can help protect it from being torn down or changed too much. It also encourages people to learn about and appreciate these historical treasures.

Historic Homes and Farms

Many of the places on the list in Sampson County are old homes and farms. These buildings show us how people lived, worked, and built their lives many years ago. They often have unique designs and tell stories about the families who lived there.

• The Beatty-Corbett House near Ivanhoe is one of these old homes.
• The Gen. Thomas Boykin House in Clinton is another example, named after a general from the past.
• The Thomas Bullard House near Autryville was added to the list more recently in 2014.
• The Marion Butler Birthplace in Salemburg is where a famous politician was born.
• The Dan E. Caison, Sr., House in Roseboro and Cherrydale near Turkey are also important old homes.
• The William E. Faison House and Graves-Stewart House are other notable historic homes.
• The Robert Herring House and Troy Herring House show us different styles of homes from the past.
• The Lewis Highsmith Farm and Hollingsworth-Hines Farm give us a peek into old farming life.
• The Howard-Royal House and Howell-Butler House are more examples of beautiful old homes.
• The Samuel Johnson House and Cemetery includes both a historic home and a burial ground.
• The James Kerr House and Marcheston Killett Farm are also on the list.
• The Marshall Kornegay House and Cemetery and James H. Lamb House are important historical sites.
• The Lovett Lee House and Livingston Oates Farm also tell stories of past residents.
• The Owen Family House and Cemetery was unfortunately destroyed, but it was once a significant site.
• The Patrick-Carr-Herring House and Pigford House are more examples of historic homes.
• The Pope House sadly burned down, but its history is still remembered.
• The Francis Pugh House and Pugh-Boykin House are also recognized for their history.
• The Royal-Crumpler-Parker House is another historic home in Clinton.
• The Dr. John B. Seavey House and Cemetery and Dr. David Dickson Sloan Farm are important sites.
• The Isaac Williams House and John E. Wilson House complete the list of historic homes and farms.

Historic Churches and Schools

Sampson County also has historic churches and schools that are listed. These buildings were important centers for community life, learning, and faith.

• The Black River Presbyterian and Ivanhoe Baptist Churches are two old churches recognized for their history.
• The Dell School Campus near Delway was an important place for education many years ago.
• The Oak Plain Presbyterian Church is another historic church that served its community.

Historic Town Areas and Buildings

Sometimes, not just one building, but a whole area or a special building like a train station, gets listed. These places show how towns grew and how people did business or traveled.

• The Bethune-Powell Buildings in Clinton are historic commercial buildings.
• Clear Run is a historic area that includes part of NC 411.
• The Clinton Commercial Historic District is a large area in downtown Clinton with many historic shops and offices.
• The Clinton Depot was the old train station, a very important building for travel and trade.
• The College Street Historic District in Clinton is a neighborhood with many historic homes.
• The Johnson Building is another historic commercial building in Clinton.
• The Dr. James O. Matthews Office and Fleet Matthis Farm are also recognized.
• The Jonas McPhail House and Annie McPhail Store show how people lived and ran businesses.
• Thirteen Oaks near Newton Grove is a historic district.
• The West Main-North Chesnutt Streets Historic District is another important historic area in Clinton.

Images for kids

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  The historic Black River Presbyterian Church.

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  The Gen. Thomas Boykin House.

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  The old Dell School campus.