Boggan-Hammond House and Alexander Little Wing
Why it's listed
Two linked Federal-style houses at 210 Wade Street in Wadesboro, North Carolina, make up this property: a one-story frame house and a two-story wing once attached to it. The smaller house, probably built soon after Wadesboro was established in 1787, is the oldest surviving building in the town. It is credited to Captain Patrick Boggan, an Irish immigrant who took part in the Regulator protests of the 1760s, served as a captain in the Revolution, and helped found the town. He is believed to have built it for his daughter Eleanor and her husband, William Hammond. Alexander Little, a lawyer and later judge, bought the house in 1839, and the wing is believed to have been built for him. His son Julius Little hosted visiting scientists during the 1900 solar eclipse. In the twentieth century the two buildings were separated, restored, and set apart by a boxwood garden. Since 1970 they have been open to the public as house museums furnished with period pieces.
Significance in brief: The one-story house is described as the oldest remaining building in Wadesboro and the only example of the original village's architectural composition. It is tied to Captain Patrick Boggan, a Regulator, Revolutionary captain and co-founder of the town. The wing is associated with Alexander Little, a lawyer and judge, and his son Julius Little.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 72000923, listed September 14, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 210 Wade St., Wadesboro |
|---|---|
| County | Anson County |
| Listed | September 14, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72000923 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Captain Patrick Boggan (one-story house, believed built by him for his daughter Eleanor and her husband William Hammond) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Military, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored by the Anson County Historical Society with the state archives department; opened as house museums in 1970; condition listed as excellent. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 34.96515, -80.08062 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 72000923.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q17510872
- This listing as JSON
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