Mill Hill
Why it's listed
Mill Hill is a one-story frame house in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, reputedly built in 1821 as the home of Jacob Stirewalt, a builder and architect. Its most striking feature is a Greek Revival porch with five fluted Doric columns across the main facade. Inside, the house shows Stirewalt's distinctive craftsmanship: molded door and window frames ending in curious molded feet, vertical sheathing, and elaborate mantels. The rear-room mantel was featured in Thomas T. Waterman's Early Architecture of North Carolina. Stirewalt is associated by tradition and style with several Federal and Greek Revival houses in Cabarrus, Rowan and Lincoln counties, and little of his work is documented, so his own house is an important reference. He also made furniture, clocks and an early home organ, and operated mills and a store on the property. After decades of neglect, the house was restored in 1938 by a descendant.
Significance in brief: The house is a Federal-Greek Revival dwelling with an impressive Doric porch. It is significant as the home of Jacob Stirewalt, whose work is linked by tradition and stylistic evidence to notable houses in Cabarrus, Rowan and Lincoln counties. Because little of his work is documented, his own house, with its characteristic trim and mantels, is especially important.
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 74001330, listed September 10, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | W of Kannapolis on SR 1616, Concord |
|---|---|
| County | Cabarrus County |
| Listed | September 10, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74001330 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1821) |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Stirewalt |
| Architectural style | Federal-Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Invention |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and altered, on its original site, used as a private residence; restored in the 20th century after a period of neglect. |
| Acreage | 9 |
| Coordinates | 35.47682, -80.69953 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 74001330.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15253401
- This listing as JSON
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