Benson Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Benson Historic District, at Roughly bounded by E. Hill, N. Lee, E. Parish and Farmers Dr. on Main and Church Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985: the first place in Benson to be listed. Only 1,150 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation, education and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 116 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 104 historic buildings. The listing covers 53 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Benson, North Carolina. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 98 MB · National Archives↗Finding Benson Historic District
Roughly bounded by E. Hill, N. Lee, E. Parish and Farmers Dr. on Main and Church Sts., Benson
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Benson Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Benson Historic District
Is Benson Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 9, 1985 (Register number 85001053).
Is Benson Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, 13.6 miles away.
Can you visit Benson Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Benson Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 98 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 47720960 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.