Historic Home of Samuel Johnston, Edenton NC 1801

This vintage photograph captures a historic home located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. Built in 1801, this residence was the home of Samuel Johnston, who served as Governor of North Carolina in 1787 and was the states first U.S. Senator. The architectural design features a two-story frame structure with a hipped roof and unique one-story wings connected to the main house by a curved colonnade.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting significant historical buildings and their intricate designs. This particular home has been documented for its noteworthy architecture, including its fireplaces, furnishings, and interior spaces that reflect the elegance of early American design.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 work, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this photograph serves as a valuable record of the regions architectural heritage.

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