Hare Plantation House
Why it's listed
Hare Plantation House is a two-story, gable-roofed dwelling clad in beaded weatherboards, set on a large plantation in the Maney's Neck area of Hertford County near Como. It was built probably about 1815 by Jacob Hare, whose family had held land there since the mid-eighteenth century and were active in state and local politics. Hare served in the State Senate in 1830 and sold the property the following year to Jethro W. Barnes, a noted agriculturalist and inventor who perfected an early cotton sower and patented a fertilizer distributor in 1855. The house has a pedimented east end with a modillion cornice, a pedimented entrance porch, and a side-hall plan with elaborate fluted mantels and overmantels. Its blend of traditional vernacular design with emerging classical details makes it a significant link in the development of the temple-form building in North Carolina, which was the basis for its listing.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as an interesting example of traditional vernacular design combined with early classicism that was just becoming popular when it was built. It is described as a significant link in the evolution of the temple-form building in North Carolina. It is also tied to the Hare family, prominent in politics, and to Jethro W. Barnes, an agriculturalist and inventor.
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 71000588, listed February 18, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1.6 mi. W of jct. of SR 1317 and U.S. 258, Como |
|---|---|
| County | Hertford County |
| Listed | February 18, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000588 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Hare (builder, probably about 1815) |
| Architectural style | Traditional vernacular design with early classical influence; temple-form |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition, unaltered, on its original site, and occupied as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 8 |
| Coordinates | 36.50598, -77.03914 (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 71000588.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18749713
- This listing as JSON
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