Burleigh
Also known as McGehee-Phifer Plantation
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Burleigh
Burleigh was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1980. It was among the first 4 of Milton’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 471 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 133 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 59 MB · National Archives↗1820 to today
- 1820Built
- 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 46 years
Finding Burleigh
Near Milton, NC (6.1 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Burleigh
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Burleigh
Is Burleigh on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 1, 1980 (Register number 80002893).
Is Burleigh a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Union Tavern, 6.1 miles away.
Can you visit Burleigh?
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 Burleigh?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 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 47721757 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.