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Historic Preservation
Architectural Resources
The Davidson County Historical Museum was founded in 1976 by the Davidson County Historical Association, and continues that organization's role of historic preservation advocate. The Museum can assist you in accessing the appropriate assistance from a variety of county, state and other non-profit organizations. You may call the Museum Curator at 336.242.2035, or use the comment box on this page to send an email. If you would like a reply to your question or comment please be sure to indicate this by checking the appropriate space. Web links for web resources can be found in 'SEE ALSO' (lower right side of this page).
Davidson County, North Carolina is very fortunate to have historic preservation commissions in both Thomasville and Lexington. Each has worked to increase the number of properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and to recognize significant Local Landmarks in each city . Read more about the commissions below..... For additional information please click the appropriate link in 'SEE ALSO.'
Lexington Historic Preservation Commission, founded in 2005, the Commission maintains a website with extensive inventories of historic properties in Lexington's 3 National Register Districts, as well as narratives about the architectural and economic development history of Lexington and Erlanger Mill Village. The site can be accessed by using the link in "See Also", right side of page. The Commission achieved Certified Local Government Status (CLG) for Lexington in 2007 and is currently in the process of designating 2 Local Historic Districts. As this process continues updates and announcements will be added. For more information on the Commission's activities, please contact Tammy Kepley, Lexington City Planner, tammyk@lexingtonnc.net, 336.248.3900. Lexington's Local Landmark and two proposed Districts are listed below. All National Register listings for Lexington, Thomasville and Davidson County are also listed on this page.
| Local Landmarks - Lexington, North Carolina |
| Grimes Brothers Mill, ca. 1885 |
| Historic Districts (proposed) |
| Lexington Residential Historic District |
| Erlanger Mill Village Historic District |
Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission, founded in 1999, has designated 6 Local Historic Landmarks and 2 Local Historic Districts. The City also has 2 districts and several individual buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Thomasville commission achieved Certified Local Government Status (CLG) in 2002, and Thomasville was chosen as North Caroina's first "Preserve America" Community in 2004. The Commission maintains a blog that reflects the Commission's monthly activities (use link in "See Also" to your right). More information about Thomasville's Commission can be obtained by contacting the Commission's consultant, Bill Colonna, 336.906.5272. Thomasvile's Local Landmarks and Districts are listed below. All National Register listings for Thomasville, Lexington and Davidson County are also listed on this page.
| Local Landmarks |
| Big Chair, ca. 1950 |
Old Post Office, ca. 1926 |
| Smith Clinic, ca. 1939 |
Thomasville Woman's Club, ca. 1938 |
| Former City Hall, ca. 1938 |
City Memorial Hospital & Nurses' Home, ca. 1930 |
| Historic Districts |
| Salem Street Historic District (Local & NR District) |
| Colonial Drive School Historic District (Local District) |
| Thomasville Downtown Historic District (NR District) |
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)-This site has links to all state government programs serving preservation in North Carolina. Find links for our state's Historic Tax Credits program for accredited rehabilitations of income-producing and non-income producing (residential) properties, as well as links to North Carolina’s National Register program.
| Davidson County Structures & Sites Listed on the National Register |
Adderton-Badgett House (Denton vicinity) 7/10/1984
Beallmont (Linwood vicinity) 7/10/1984
Brummel's Inn (Thomasville vicinity) 11/25/1980
Church Street School (Thomasville) 3/1/1990
Old Davidson County Courthouse (Lexington) 6/24/1971
Hamilton Everhart Farm (Midway vicinity-DESTROYED)
Riley Everhart Farm and General Store (Arnold) 7/10/1984
First Reformed Church (Lexington) 4/28/2000
Grace Episcopal Church (Lexington) 12/20/2006
Grimes School (Lexington) 12/28/1988
Grimes Brothers Mill (Lexington) 5/2/2002
Grimes-Crotts Mill (Reedy Creek vicinity) 7/10/1984
Haden Place (Tyro vicinity) 7/10/1984
Hampton House (Arcadia vicinity) 7/10/1984
Dr. William Rainey Holt House (Lexington) 6/23/1983
Jersey Settlement Meeting House (Linwood vicinity) 7/10/1984
Junior Order U.A.M. National Orphans Home (Lexington vicinity) 7/10/1984
Captain John Koonts, Jr. Farm (Tyro vicinity) 7/10/1984
Shadrach Lambeth House (Thomasville vicinity) 9/10/1984
Lexington Residential Historic District (Lexington) 4/19/2007
Mitchell House (Thomasville) 9/20/2000
Eli Moore House (High Point vicinity) 7/10/1984
Mor-Val Hosiery Mill (Denton) 10/5/2001
Reid Farm (BUILDINGS MOVED TO DENTON BY 1992) (Jackson Hill vicinity) 1/25/1979
Salem Street Historic District (Thomasville) 8/9/2006
Henry Shoaf Farm (Lexington vicinity) 7/13/1984
Smith Clinic (Thomasville) 11/29/1991
Philip Sowers House (Churchland vicinity) 11/25/1980
Adam Spach Rock House Site(31DV218**)(Archaeology) (Friedberg vicinity) 6/14/2002
Spurgeon House (High Point vicinity) 4/20/1983
Thomasville Downtown Historic District (Thomasville) 9/1/2005
Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot (Thomasville) 7/9/1981
Tyro Tavern (Tyro) 8/16/1984
Uptown Lexington Historic District (Lexington) 5/16/1996
George W. Wall House (Wallburg) 7/10/1984
John Henry Welborn House (Destroyed 1990) (Lexington) 7/10/1984
Yadkin College Historic District (Yadkin College) 2/25/1988
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| Cemeteries |
Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (Thomasville vicinity) 7/10/1984
Beck's Reformed Church Cemetery (Silver Hill vicinity) 7/10/1984
Bethany Reformed and Lutheran Church Cemetery (Midway vicinity) 7/10/1984
Beulah Church of Christ Cemetery (Welcome vicinity) 7/10/1984
Emanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery (Thomasville vicinity) 7/10/1984
Fair Grove Methodist Church Cemetery (South Thomasville) 7/10/1984
Good Hope Methodist Church Cemetery (Welcome vicinity) 7/10/1984
Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery (Linwood vicinity) 7/10/1984
Mount Ebal Methodist Protestant Church (Denton) 7/10/1984
Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery (Lexington vicinity) 7/10/1984
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery (Tyro vicinity) 7/10/1984
Spring Hill Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery (High Point vicinity) 7/10/1984
Waggoner Graveyard (Midway) 7/10/1984 |
Preservation North Carolina - PNC is a statewide non-profit membership organization that conducts a wide variety of other preservation advocacy, education, and stewardship programs. PNC also operates a revolving fund for the sale of historic properties, and several Davidson County properties have found new owners and new life with PNC's help. The site also contains information on mill village restoration, a timely topic in Davidson County because of our textile heritage.
National Trust for Historic Preservation: This national preservation advocacy membership organization has a wealth of technical information.
National Park Service National Register Program - includes access to the entire National Register database. Approximately 50 properties are listed in Davidson County. To view enter “NC” and “Davidson.” Please be advised that some of the entries for Davidson County need to be updated by the National Park Service.
Do you have questions about historic preservation and state building codes? The North Carolina Rehabilitation Code was written expressly for existing buildings and is more flexible for rehab projects, encouraging rather than discouraging the upgrading of existing buildings. If you are interested in utilizing this code and live in either Thomasville or Lexington, please consult the respective Planning Departments for assistance.
To ask a specific question about historic preservation and architecture in Davidson County, please use the space below to contact Catherine M. Hoffmann, Museum Curator.
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