Samuel Johnston Home, Edenton NC, 1801 Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures the historic home of Samuel Johnston, located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. Constructed in 1801, this two-story frame house features a hipped roof with a distinctive pent and one-story wings connected by a graceful curved colonnade. Johnston served as the Governor of North Carolina in 1787 and was the states first U.S. Senator. His residence reflects the architectural style of the period, showcasing the grandeur of early American homes.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, emphasizing the significance of architectural heritage in the region. The photograph serves as a visual document of early 19th-century residential design and the historical importance of its inhabitants.

Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, this photograph is more than a mere image; it is a window into North Carolinas past and the lives of its prominent figures.

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