Winfall Historic District
Why it's listed
Winfall is a small railroad town northeast of Hertford in Perquimans County, North Carolina, laid out on a grid in 1873. The historic district covers about twenty acres along Main Street and nearby side streets, with 73 contributing and 29 noncontributing resources. Most are one- and two-story frame houses built after the Norfolk and Southern Railroad arrived in 1881, many with Victorian sawnwork brackets, turned porch posts and spindle friezes. Later Craftsman, Colonial Revival and period revival houses show continued growth into the twentieth century. Modest frame commercial buildings cluster near the tracks, including the c. 1893 White Store, now a post office. Epworth United Methodist Church, a Gothic Revival building from about 1903, is the only church in the district. Sheds, garages and kitchens stand behind many houses. The district was recognized for its architecture and its role in the commerce of a railroad community between 1860 and 1950, and for retaining its overall historic character.
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| Period of significance | 1860-1950 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Late Victorian: Queen Anne; Bungalow; Colonial Revival; Ranch Style; Gothic Revival church |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Acreage | 20 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Winfall Historic District (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.