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National Register of Historic Places

Cameron Historic District

Cameron’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 17, 1983; only 920 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Cameron Historic District, at Carthage St. from US 1 to Seaboard RR Tracks, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 17, 1983: the first place in Cameron to be listed. Only 920 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 61 historic buildings. The listing covers 54 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Cameron, 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 · 108 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Carthage St. from US 1 to Seaboard RR Tracks, Cameron · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Cameron Historic DistrictStart here
  2. 2John Evander Phillips HouseLate Victorian · 0.3 mi on

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Questions about Cameron Historic District

Is Cameron Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 17, 1983 (Register number 83001898).

Is Cameron Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pinehurst Historic District, 15 miles away.

Can you visit Cameron 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 Cameron Historic District?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 108 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 47721427 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.