Faison Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Faison Historic District, at Roughly bounded by College, Hill, Solomon, and Ellis Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 2, 1997: the first place in Faison to be listed. Only 1,881 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, town planning, architecture and industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 204 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 116 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Duplin County MPS. The listing covers 69 acres.
What it isHistoric district 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 · 85 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by College, Hill, Solomon, and Ellis Sts., Faison · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Faison Historic DistrictStart here
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Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Faison Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Faison Historic District
Is Faison Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 2, 1997 (Register number 96001550).
Is Faison Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, 16.8 miles away.
Can you visit Faison 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 Faison Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 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 47717695 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.