Ingleside
Also known as: Davidson, William Speight McLean, House
Why it's listed
Built of Flemish bond brick on a high stone foundation, this two-story mansion in eastern Lincoln County was constructed about 1817 by Daniel M. Forney, son of General Peter Forney. The main north facade has a pedimented portico with four Ionic brick columns, and a large fanlight marks the central entrance. Inside, a central hall leads to a curved stair with delicate tulip-pattern brackets, and the drawing room has a Federal mantel with fluted colonettes and an elaborate stucco ceiling medallion. The interior woodwork is linked to the German craftsman Jacob Stirewalt, whose work is found in neighboring counties. The house is regarded as one of the finest large brick houses of the upper Piedmont and one of the earliest. Its significance also rests on its ties to the Forney family, whose members were active in Lincoln County politics and iron manufacturing in the early nineteenth century.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the finest great brick houses of the upper Piedmont and among the earliest of its type there. Its interior Federal woodwork, including the stair and drawing room mantel, is linked to the craftsman Jacob Stirewalt. It is also important locally through its association with the Forney family, who played a significant role in Lincoln County politics and industry.
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). NRHP reference 100005958, listed December 15, 2020. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 7225 Bud Henderson Rd., Huntersville |
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| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Listed | December 15, 2020 |
| Reference number | 100005958 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Original site and unaltered per the condition check; the document does not state its current use. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 35.40244, -80.91452 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 100005958.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives)
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.