Hagler, William, House
Also known as: Beech Hill; Haigler House
Why it's listed
Set on a rise above the Yadkin River in a remote part of northeastern Caldwell County, this two-story brick house was built around 1838 for William Hagler, a farmer and the son of a Swiss immigrant. It stands on land his father bought in the late eighteenth century. The house follows a simple two-room plan on each floor, with brick laid in common bond, jack-arched openings and chimneys centered on the gable ends. Today it is little more than a brick shell, since the interior partitions, first-floor flooring, mantels and original window sash are gone, though the second floor, a stair remnant and the batten doors survive. Its outbuildings have disappeared, but the 126-acre tract may hold archaeological remains. The property is valued as an example of the substantial yet unpretentious dwellings built by German-descended settlers in the western Piedmont, and as a link to the region's early farming history. It has remained with Hagler's descendants.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a rare remnant of early masonry building traditions among German-descended settlers in the western Piedmont. It is tied to the early settlement and agricultural development of the upper Yadkin River Valley. The site may also hold archaeological evidence of late eighteenth and early nineteenth century settlement and farm life.
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 82001282, listed December 28, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Grandin on SR 1510, Grandin |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Listed | December 28, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001282 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown; William Hagler? |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Largely a brick shell; interior partitions and first-floor flooring were removed in a mid-1970s restoration attempt that was never completed, and the roof was rebuilt in the 1970s. Outbuildings are lost. Described as undergoing restoration by its owners. |
| Acreage | 126 |
| Coordinates | 36.06063, -81.40916 (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 82001282.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18151273
- This listing as JSON
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