Patton Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Patton Farm
Patton Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1980: the first place in Canton to be listed. Only 728 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 20 acres.
What it isPhillipsville, NC, listed on the NRHP in 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 · 46 MB · National Archives↗Finding Patton Farm
Southwest of Canton, NC
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Patton Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Patton Farm
Is Patton Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1980 (Register number 80002845).
Is Patton Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Biltmore Estate, 17.2 miles away.
Can you visit Patton Farm?
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 Patton Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 46 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 47720754 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.