Herring, Troy, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912 on Broad Street in Roseboro, this two-story frame house was commissioned by Troy Isaac Herring, a wealthy lumberman, and constructed by his cousin, contractor D. C. Herring. Its most striking feature is a central two-story portico carried by paired, fluted Roman Ionic columns with terra cotta capitals. Curving porches wrap the front, ending in a porte cochere, and a dormer with a Palladian-style window crowns the facade. Inside, a screen of columns divides the center hall, a paneled dog-leg staircase rises to the upper floors, and heart pine floors are inlaid with mahogany and oak. The nomination ranks it as the finest Classical Revival house in Sampson County. It also reflects Roseboro's growth as a railroad and lumber town, since the Troy Herring Lumber Company became one of the county's largest businesses. The house sits on 3.56 acres with a garage and a section of paling fence surviving, and remained in family ownership.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the finest and most elaborate example of Classical Revival architecture in Sampson County, with a monumental two-story portico and an ornate interior. It is also tied to the growth of Roseboro and its lumber industry through the Troy Herring Lumber Company. The site may also yield archaeological information on early 20th century life.
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 86000558, listed March 17, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Broad St. S of NC 24, Roseboro |
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| County | Sampson County |
| Listed | March 17, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000558 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (specific date 1912) |
| Architect / builder | D. C. Herring |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in sound condition, needing only minor repairs and painting; owned and occupied by a descendant of the builder. |
| Acreage | 3.6 |
| Coordinates | 34.95723, -78.51647 (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 86000558.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q19868171
- This listing as JSON
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