Powell House
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About Powell House
Powell House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1974: the first place in Wake Forest to be listed. Only 321 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 294 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 9 acres.
What it isHistoric plantation home located near Wake Forest, Wake County, 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗Finding Powell House
Southwest of Wake Forest off U.S. 1, in Wake Forest, NC
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 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 Powell House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Powell House
Is Powell House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1974 (Register number 74001381).
Is Powell House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is North Carolina State Capitol, 11.1 miles away.
Can you visit Powell 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 Powell House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 47722562 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.