Moore House
Also known as: Stamp's Quarter
Why it's listed
Set at the end of a country lane amid large boxwoods and red cedars, this two-story brick house in Caswell County, North Carolina, is a restrained example of Federal design. It is three bays wide and two deep, with a raised basement, end chimneys and a low hip roof. The front wall is laid in striped common bond brick with glazed headers, and the exterior is plain compared with the interior, which has elaborate Federal mantels, sunburst ornament and a carved stair. The house is thought to have been built around 1790 for Samuel Moore, who bought the land in 1785. Later owners included George W. Swepson, a figure of the Reconstruction era, and Rufus Stamps. After standing empty for about twenty-five years and serving as a barn, it was bought in 1942 and restored. It was listed for its architecture, as one of the best preserved Federal-era houses in the northern Piedmont.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the best preserved and most handsome Federal-era houses in the northern Piedmont of North Carolina. Its plain exterior contrasts with rich Federal interior woodwork, and its raised basement, treated with matching exterior detail, is atypical of Caswell County.
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 73001304, listed August 28, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | E of Locust Hill off U.S. 158, Locust Hill |
|---|---|
| County | Caswell County |
| Listed | August 28, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001304 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 18th and 19th centuries (specific dates not given) |
| Architect / builder | Probably built by Samuel Moore |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as carefully restored and in excellent condition; used as a private residence. It had been unoccupied for about twenty-five years and used as a barn before a 1942 purchase and restoration. |
| Acreage | 9.5 |
| Coordinates | 36.36913, -79.42900 (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 73001304.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18154605
- This listing as JSON
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