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First Colony Inn
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National Register of Historic Places

First Colony Inn

Also known as LeRoy's Seaside Inn; First Colony Motor Inn; First Colony Apar

On the National Register since 199333 years
Vernacular Shingle StyleListed 1993Nags Head
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About First Colony Inn

First Colony Inn, at 6720 S. Virginia Dare Trail, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 21, 1993. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 4.4 acres.

What it isHotel in North Carolina, United States of America. 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 · 75 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1932 to today

  1. 1932Built
  2. 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 33 years
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Finding First Colony Inn

6720 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BSea Foam MotelModern Movement0.7 mi

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Questions about First Colony Inn

Is First Colony Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 21, 1993 (Register number 92001835).

Is First Colony Inn a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wright Brothers National Memorial, 7.7 miles away.

Can you visit First Colony Inn?

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 First Colony Inn?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 75 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 47719897 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.