Everhart, Riley, Farm and General Store
Also known as: Elmer Everhart Farm
Why it's listed
Riley Everhart's farm at the Arnold crossroads north of Lexington centers on a two-story brick farmhouse completed in 1885 by Lexington contractor D. K. Cecil. Its Italianate Revival design includes paired curvilinear brackets, sawnwork trefoil trim, segmental-arched openings and a center-hall plan. Around it stand a brick dairy and wellhouse, a double-pen log barn moved from a nearby farm, a granary, a gear house, a corn crib and other frame outbuildings. Beside the road is a tall, narrow frame country store from about 1880, still holding original counters and shelves. Everhart was a farmer, merchant and tobacco manufacturer whose factory once stood nearby, and the store also housed the Arnold Post Office from 1888 to 1901. The complex was listed as one of the most complete and best preserved late nineteenth century farm groups in Davidson County, with the finest Italianate house and one of only two surviving country stores in the county.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farmhouse is the finest example of Italianate Revival style in Davidson County and the complex is one of the most complete and best preserved late nineteenth century farm complexes there. The store is one of only two country stores left in the county. It is also tied to Riley Everhart's career as farmer, merchant and tobacco manufacturer, and to the contractor D. K. Cecil.
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 84002001, listed July 10, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | SR 1468, Arnold |
|---|---|
| County | Davidson County |
| Listed | July 10, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002001 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | D. K. Cecil |
| Architectural style | Italianate Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition; the house interior is virtually unaltered, the store is virtually unaltered, and the farmhouse was occupied at the time of the form. |
| Acreage | 97 |
| Coordinates | 35.89212, -80.27464 (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 84002001.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18330940
- This listing as JSON
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