Reinhardt, William Pinckney, House
Also known as: Reinhardt,Pink,House; Reinhardt--Sigmon House; Sigmon House
Why it's listed
Built around 1845 on a hill southeast of the Sigmon Dairy land, this two-story, three-bay frame farmhouse was constructed for William Pinckney Reinhardt, a prosperous farmer who held 480 acres and enslaved workers in 1850 and 1860 and later served in the North Carolina General Assembly. Its Greek Revival character is expressed in a center portico with Doric columns of stuccoed brick and an entrance surround derived from designs by Asher Benjamin. The center-hall plan, Greek Revival mantels and a staircase whose brackets draw on Owen Biddle's published patterns survive largely intact. A rear addition of the 1920s was built by George Monroe Sigmon. The house is regarded as a notable example of local carpenters applying national pattern-book designs in the piedmont, and its interior integrity is a principal reason for its listing.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be significant for its Greek Revival design and as one of at least three stylish plantation houses in Catawba County that reflect local carpenters' use of Asher Benjamin and Owen Biddle pattern books. Its entrance surround, unusual masonry porch columns, chimneys and interior staircase with Owen Biddle-inspired brackets are cited as the basis for significance under Criterion C, and the interior is described as having a high degree of integrity.
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 90001111, listed July 19, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of SR 2012 and SR 2013, Maiden |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County |
| Listed | July 19, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001111 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1845 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Retains its overall form and interior detailing; vinyl siding was applied in 1983 and the house is occupied, with a family member living in it and working the surrounding farm. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 35.60572, -81.23717 (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 90001111.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18157200
- This listing as JSON
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