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National Register of Historic Places

Thompson House

Also known as William Thompson House

On the National Register since 200521 years
Greek RevivalListed 2005Wake Forest

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

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About Thompson House

Thompson House, at 2528 Old NC 98, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 15, 2005. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 471 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 2.1 acres.

What it isListed on the NRHP in 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1853 to today

  1. 1853Built
  2. 2005Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 21 years
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Finding Thompson House

2528 Old NC 98, Wake Forest

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

Around it

4 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

Memories of Thompson House

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Questions about Thompson House

Is Thompson House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 2005 (Register number 05001030).

Is Thompson 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, 13.5 miles away.

Can you visit Thompson 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 Thompson 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 47722465 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.