Whitehead-Fogleman Farm
Why it's listed
Whitehead-Fogleman Farm is a rural property in northwestern Chatham County, North Carolina, centered on a two-story frame house built in the late 1830s by local farmer, builder and miller Arthur Whitehead. The house has a hall-and-parlor plan, a full-width shed-roof porch on tapered posts, six-over-six windows and louvered shutters. Inside, wide hand-planed wall boards, a reeded Federal mantel with a paneled overmantel and an enclosed stair show a blend of Federal and Greek Revival detail. A rear shed addition was probably added in the 1840s or 1850s as the family grew. Log, board-and-batten and weatherboard outbuildings include a crib, well house, barn and kitchen. Whitehead acquired land along Mud Lick Creek and Rocky River, bought a mill in 1856 and farmed until his death in 1877. His daughter Elizabeth Fogleman and her husband later occupied the farm. It was recognized for its link to antebellum farming in the county and for its vernacular architecture.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farm reflects an established, self-sustaining antebellum farming society in rural Chatham County. The house is also presented as a vernacular example of transitional Federal and Greek Revival domestic architecture, as these styles developed locally in the first half of the nineteenth century.
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 85001462, listed July 5, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | SR 1352 & SR 1351 jct., Crutchfeild Crossroads |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Listed | July 5, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001462 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Arthur Whitehead |
| Architectural style | Transitional Federal and Greek Revival (vernacular) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied, in good condition, and used as a private residence; the form notes a large V-notch log barn that is decaying. |
| Acreage | 36 |
| Coordinates | 35.83507, -79.45489 (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 85001462.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18159271
- This listing as JSON
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