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The Cedars
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National Register of Historic Places

The Cedars

Listed as “Cedars, The” · Also known as T. E. Browne House

On the National Register since 198343 years
FederalListed 1983Near Murfreesboro

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

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About The Cedars

The Cedars was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 22, 1983. It was among the first 9 of Murfreesboro’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 294 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 419 acres.

What it isHistoric home located near Murfreesboro, Hertford County, 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 · 53 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding The Cedars

Near Murfreesboro, NC (3.7 mi from the town center)

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.

Memories of The Cedars

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Questions about The Cedars

Is The Cedars on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 22, 1983 (Register number 83001890).

Is The Cedars a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit The Cedars?

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 The Cedars?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 53 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 47720839 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.