Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cupola House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

1. Cupola House Marker

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Inscription. has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1970

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 36° 3.462′ N, 76° 36.577′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker can be reached from South Broad Street south of West King Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the west perimeter fence in the back/north yard of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 South Broad Street, Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Old Cupola House Kitchen? (here, next to this marker); 1758 Cupola House (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Napoleon Leary (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Confederate Dead (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Residence of Mrs. Elizabeth King (about 400 feet away); Edenton Tea Pot (about 400 feet away); 1767 Chowan County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Joseph Hewes (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.

Regarding Cupola House. National Register of Historic Places #70000889.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Cupola House. Wikipedia entry:

The Cupola House is a historic house museum in Edenton, North Carolina. Built in 1756–1758 (as determined by dendrochronology), it is the second oldest building in Edenton, and the only known surviving example in the American South of a "jutt," or overhanging second floor.

(Submitted on June 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Historic home survives through the centuries. Cupola House website entry:

It was built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville. Carteret was one of the last of the famous Lords Proprietors who, in the 17th century, acquired vast territories south of Virginia from King Charles II. Corbin
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

2. Cupola House Marker
(looking west • perimeter fence in background)
died in 1767, and Dr. Samuel Dickinson purchased the house in 1777. His descendants called the Cupola House home for over 141 years.

(Submitted on June 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Cupola House (<i>north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

3. Cupola House (north elevation)

Cupola House (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

4. Cupola House (south/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.