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Hezekiah Alexander House
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National Register of Historic Places

Hezekiah Alexander House

Listed as “Alexander, Hezekiah, House” · Also known as Old Rock House

Charlotte’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 17, 1970; only 36 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older
Listed 1970Charlotte
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Hezekiah Alexander House

Hezekiah Alexander House, at 3500 Shamrock Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 17, 1970: the first place in Charlotte to be listed. Only 36 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 8.3 acres.

What it isUnited States historic place. 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 · 206 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Hezekiah Alexander House

3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BNeal Somers Alexander HouseQueen Anne1.1 mi

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Questions about Hezekiah Alexander House

Is Hezekiah Alexander House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 17, 1970 (Register number 70000461).

Is Hezekiah Alexander House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Reed Gold Mine, 17.6 miles away.

Can you visit Hezekiah Alexander House?

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 Hezekiah Alexander House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 206 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 47721324 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.