Jackson, Jesse, House
Why it's listed
Set in a grove of deciduous trees on a high bluff above the Neuse River, this two-story frame house southeast of Kinston was probably built around 1840. It has a brick foundation, a gable roof and a five-bay front facade with a Greek Revival entrance, transom and sidelights, sheltered by a one-story porch. Inside, a center passage holds a two-flight stair, and matching mantels have paired pilasters and paneled end blocks. Jesse Jackson, a planter who served in the state legislature and helped found Kinston's first Baptist church, bought the property about 1850. His son Jesse Jr. was born there in 1854 and became a successful planter and county treasurer. The house has stayed in the family since. It was listed for its architecture, described as among the finest plantation homes in Lenoir County. A 1979 boundary revision added about 108 acres of farmland, outbuildings, a family cemetery and a pecan grove.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is architecturally one of the finest plantation homes in Lenoir County. It has also been the residence of the prominent Jackson family for over a hundred years. A 1979 boundary revision added that the surrounding land has been a continuously worked farm and is the only intact part of the original 1000-acre farm.
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 71000602, listed June 24, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | SE of Kinston on NC 11, Kinston |
|---|---|
| County | Lenoir County |
| Listed | June 24, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000602 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival details (door and entrance); described as a plantation house |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and in use as a private residence; the 1979 addendum says the house and land have been in continuous use as a working farm. |
| Acreage | 108.9 |
| Coordinates | 35.23250, -83.64516 (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 71000602.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q19462578
- This listing as JSON
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