Belden-Horne House
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Why it's listed
Built by Simeon Belden shortly after the great Fayetteville fire of May 1831, this two-and-one-half-story late Federal house has weatherboard siding, a hip roof over a two-story porch, and a Palladian entrance with sidelights and a fanlight. Inside, a side-hall plan, Doric pilasters, molded plaster cornices and simple Federal mantels survive. Later owners included Dr. Benjamin W. Robinson, who took in boarding patients, so the house is said to have been the city's first hospital, and druggist Henry Ruffin Horne, who bought it in 1885. Its significance rests on its architecture and its place on Green Street, once the city's most elegant residential avenue. Few private homes remained there among the commercial buildings. In 1976 the house was donated to the city and moved three blocks north to Ramsey Street, where it sits among other nineteenth-century structures. Officials judged that the move would not harm its architectural character.
Significance in brief: The side-hall plan and fine Federal detailing show the urban sophistication of early nineteenth-century Fayetteville. With the Kyle House, it was one of the last two private residences on Green Street, once the city's most elegant residential avenue. It is also said to have been Fayetteville's first hospital.
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 72000955, listed March 16, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 519 Ramsey St., Fayetteville |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Listed | March 16, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72000955 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architect / builder | Simeon Belden (builder) |
| Architectural style | Late Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Originally a private residence in excellent condition. It was donated to the city and moved about three blocks north to 519 Ramsey Street in 1976 because commercial development was taking over the original site. A 1978 grant application lists rehabilitation as the project objective. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 35.06100, -78.87816 (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 72000955.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18148428
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.