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National Register of Historic Places

Powell House

Also known as Trading Post

On the National Register since 197848 years
Listed 1978Fair Bluff
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Powell House

Powell House, at Main and Orange Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 31, 1978. The Register lists it for its commerce and exploration/settlement, at the local level.

What it isHistoric home in Fair Bluff, Columbus County, 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 · 45 MB · National Archives↗
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Main and Orange Sts., Fair Bluff

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No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Powell House

Is Powell House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 31, 1978 (Register number 78001940).

Is Powell House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Powell 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 Powell House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 47719686 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.