Thorndale
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Thorndale, at 213 W. Thorndale Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 28, 1988. It was among the first 2 of Oxford’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 294 other North Carolina listings. It was listed as part of Granville County MPS. The listing covers 13 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗Finding Thorndale
213 W. Thorndale Dr., Oxford
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Thorndale
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Thorndale
Is Thorndale on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 28, 1988 (Register number 88000413).
Is Thorndale a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Prestwould, 24 miles away.
Can you visit Thorndale?
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 Thorndale?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 47717863 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.