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National Register of Historic Places

George Huffman Farm

Listed as “Huffman, George, Farm” · Also known as Huffman–Herman Farm; Huffman–Punch–Herman Farm

Conover’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 21, 1990; only 1,577 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older
FederalListed 1990Conover

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

George Huffman Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 21, 1990: the first place in Conover to be listed. Only 1,577 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 294 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Catawba County MPS. The listing covers 17 acres.

What it isHistoric farm in North Carolina, United States. 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding George Huffman Farm

SR 1479, southeast of jct. with Tate Blvd., in Conover, NC

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

More like it

Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

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Questions about George Huffman Farm

Is George Huffman Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 21, 1990 (Register number 90000861).

Is George Huffman Farm a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit George Huffman 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 George Huffman Farm?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 47717404 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.