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In 1891, he was elected for two terms as U.S. representative for North Carolina's 3rd congressional district. [22] James Kenan (1740–1810), Colonial and state official, Revolutionary officer, founder of Kenansville, and sheriff of Duplin County. Kenan was born in Turkey, North Carolina, at his father's plantation, The Lilacs. [23]
This list includes properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Duplin County, North Carolina.Click the "Map of all coordinates" link to the right to view a Google map of all properties and districts with latitude and longitude coordinates in the table below.
Chinquapin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located adjacent to the Northeast Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 86. [5]
Faison Historic District is a national historic district located at Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina.The district encompasses 116 contributing buildings, 2 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object in the central business district and surrounding residential area of Faison.
Wallace Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Wallace, Duplin County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 55 contributing buildings in the central business district of Wallace. It primarily includes commercial buildings with notable examples of Queen Anne and Moderne style architecture. Notable buildings ...
Kenansville is located slightly west of the center of Duplin County. North Carolina Highways 11 and 50 pass through the center of town, while North Carolina Highway 24 bypasses the town as a four-lane highway to the southeast. NC 24 leads southwest 5 miles (8 km) to Interstate 40 at Exit 373 and east 38 miles (61 km) to Jacksonville.
Warsaw Historic District is a national historic district located at Warsaw, Duplin County, North Carolina.The district encompasses 55 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in the central business district and surrounding residential area of Warsaw.
By act of the North Carolina General Assembly on January 6, 1787, the town was established under the spelling "Sarecto" and was 100 acres in size including lots and property for a town commons. [3] In the early 19th century, gazetteers would typically describe "Sarecto" as the "chief town" in Duplin County. [4]