Near Engelhard in Hyde County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Octagon House
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 13, 2026
1. The Octagon House Marker
Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 550.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 35° 29.096′ N, 76° 3.132′ W. Marker is near Engelhard, North Carolina, in Hyde County. It is on U.S. 264 one mile west of Middle Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30814 US-264, Engelhard NC 27824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Octagon House (a few steps from this marker); Granville Grant (approx. 3.4 miles away); Mattamuskeet Nat'l Wildlife Refuge (approx. 7.2 miles away); Mattamuskeet (approx. 9.4 miles away).
Also see . . . The Inkwell (Wikipedia).
The Inkwell, also known as The Octagon House, is an historic octagonal house located at 30868 US 264 in Engelhard, North Carolina on Lake Mattamuskeet. It was built about 1857 by Dr. William T. Sparrow.(Submitted on May 17, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 13, 2026
2. The Octagon House Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 13, 2026
3. The Octagon House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
