Warsaw Historic District

Warsaw's historic district takes in the commercial core and a portion of the residential neighborhood of a railroad and farm-marketing town in western Duplin County. The settlement began in 1838 as Duplin Depot, was renamed Warsaw Depot in 1847 and incorporated in 1855. Its streets still follow the 1847 plan, laid out parallel to the former Atlantic Coast Line tracks, with stores facing a grassy plaza on both sides of the rail line. Most commercial buildings are one- to three-story brick structures dating from about 1880 to the mid-1920s, notable for varied brick patterns, cast iron storefront columns and distinctive rooflines. East of downtown, Hill Street holds Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Gothic Revival buildings, including the 1884 Presbyterian church. The district was listed for its role in commerce and community development, and for its architecture. Of 71 resources counted, 56 contribute to its character, and the district reflects development from 1838 to 1946.