Thirteen Oaks
Why it's listed
Thirteen Oaks, known as the Lovett Warren Farm, lies about three miles south of Newton Grove in Sampson County, North Carolina. Lovett Warren (1856-1936) bought the land in 1877, lived in a one-room house while clearing fields, and built a larger house around 1885. He added a corn crib in 1890 and a barn in 1900. In 1902 he hired builder Julius Ivey to construct a two-story I-House with a spindle-work porch and notable woodgrained interior woodwork. His son enlarged that house with a rear addition in 1940. The farm takes its name from thirteen oaks planted for Warren's children, twelve of which still stand. The property includes a small cemetery with marked graves of Warren and his wife, and tradition holds that it also holds unmarked graves of enslaved people and freedmen. About 138 acres of cultivated fields and timber remain. The farm was listed for its record of agricultural success and for its intact, representative buildings from the period.
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| Period of significance | 1890-1940 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Other: Folk Victorian (I-House) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Acreage | 138 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Thirteen Oaks (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.