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National Register of Historic Places

The Cotton Patch

Also known as Cotton Patch Farm; James H. Perkins Estate

A district of 10 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2021
Listed 2021Tryon

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

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About the district

The Cotton Patch, at 426 South River Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2021. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the local level. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 105 acres.

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426 South River Rd., Tryon

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

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8 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

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Questions about The Cotton Patch

Is The Cotton Patch on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 25, 2021 (Register number 100006462).

Is The Cotton Patch a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 14.3 miles away.

Can you visit The Cotton Patch?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.