Tate House
Also known as The Cedars
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Tate House
Tate House, at 100 S. King St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 1973. It was among the first 4 of Morganton’s 33 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 471 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 3 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isListed on the NRHP in North Carolina. 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 · 84 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
100 S. King St., Morganton · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
13 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Tate House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Tate House
Is Tate House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 25, 1973 (Register number 73001300).
Is Tate House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Tate 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 Tate House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 84 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 47719311 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.