Freeman House
Also known as Hertford Academy
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Freeman House
Freeman House, at 200 E. Broad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 18, 1971. It was among the first 4 of Murfreesboro’s 11 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric school building 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 · 11 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
200 E. Broad St., Murfreesboro · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Freeman House
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Questions about Freeman House
Is Freeman House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 18, 1971 (Register number 71000591).
Is Freeman House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Freeman 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 Freeman House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 47720873 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.