Tull-Worth-Holland Farm
Why it's listed
Tull-Worth-Holland Farm covers roughly 184 acres of woodland and fertile farmland in Vance Township, near Kinston. The property holds fourteen contributing buildings and one contributing site, built between 1825 and 1942. At its center is a two-story Federal-style house of about 1825 with a hall-and-parlor plan, exterior end chimneys, original wainscoting and mantels, and an enclosed stair. A rear shed addition of about 1875 and a rear ell of about 1900 show how the house grew over time. Around it stand a cook's house, a delco house, a playhouse, a barn, an eight-stall stable, a cotton gin moved to serve as a pack house, six tobacco barns (three of log), and tenant houses along the road. The farm's field and woodland layout likely took shape between 1869 and 1898. It was listed for its agricultural history and its architecture, which together document the evolution of a North Carolina farm.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farm is a significant cross section of domestic and agricultural buildings reflecting changing farm life in Lenoir County over more than a century. It is significant under Agriculture and Architecture, with the Federal-style house illustrating how farmhouses were traditionally enlarged. Its land-use pattern and surviving outbuildings, including a rare cook's house, log tobacco barns and tenant houses, add to its importance.
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 92001260, listed September 22, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NC 1579 N side, .5 mi. E of jct. with NC 1578, Kinston |
|---|---|
| County | Lenoir County |
| Listed | September 22, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92001260 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1825-1942 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Early Republic/Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Auxiliary buildings are used for storage or are vacant, and the agricultural land is rented for cultivation. The form lists current function as domestic/single dwelling and vacant/not in use. |
| Acreage | 184 |
| Coordinates | 35.31621, -77.59152 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 92001260.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q21072527
- This listing as JSON
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