Blue, Mag, House
Why it's listed
Built about 1836 for the farmer John Blue, this one-and-a-half story frame house in Scotland County is a coastal cottage with a full-width front porch set under the main gable roof and a row of rear shed rooms. The hall-and-parlor plan, heart pine interior that was never painted, original strap hinges and brass box locks, and Flemish bond chimneys at each gable end survive largely unchanged. The house is regarded as a remarkably intact example of the form, and its finish is described as a well-executed version of vernacular Federal detail. Its name comes from Margaret "Mag" Blue, John Blue's daughter, who lived there until her death in 1929, longer than any other occupant. The house is also tied to the Blue family, whose members became leading figures in the county's farming and industry, including the founders of the John Blue Company, an agricultural manufacturer. A kitchen and dining wing, probably added later, stands to the south.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a remarkably intact and unaltered example of the Federal-style coastal cottage at statewide architectural level. It is also associated with the Blue family, prominent farmers and later industrialists in Scotland County, and with Margaret "Mag" Blue, who lived there until her death in 1929.
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 82003512, listed September 23, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | W of Laurinburg on SR 1118, Laurinburg |
|---|---|
| County | Scotland County |
| Listed | September 23, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003512 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1836-1899 |
| Architectural style | Federal; coastal cottage |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Document states the house is maintained to a high degree by its owner; no further current use is stated. |
| Acreage | 62 |
| Coordinates | 34.76821, -79.51204 (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 82003512.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q19867696
- This listing as JSON
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