Murfreesboro Historic District
Also known as Melrose; Myrick House; Rea, William, St
About the district
Murfreesboro Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Broad, 4th, Vance, and Winder Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 26, 1971. It was among the first 8 of Murfreesboro’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. The district takes in 9 historic buildings. The listing covers 100 acres. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isNational historic district located at 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 · 32 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Roughly bounded by Broad, 4th, Vance, and Winder Sts., Murfreesboro · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Murfreesboro Historic DistrictStart here
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Roberts-Vaughan HouseGreek Revival · next door - 3
The ColumnsGreek Revival · next door - 4
Myrick HouseFederal · 0.1 mi on - 5
William Rea StoreBuilding · next door
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Murfreesboro Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Murfreesboro Historic District
Is Murfreesboro Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 26, 1971 (Register number 71000593).
Is Murfreesboro Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Murfreesboro Historic District?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Murfreesboro Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 47720865 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.