New Hope Rural Historical Archeological District

New Hope Rural Historical Archeological District
Nearest city Wilsonville, North Carolina
Area 1,145 acres (463 ha)
NRHP Reference # 85000382[1]
Added to NRHP February 25, 1985

The New Hope Rural Historic Archeological District encompasses a collection of historic archaeological sites in Chatham County, North Carolina. The area, now partially inundated by Jordan Lake, was identified as archaeologically sensitive by the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the planning for the lake. The sites include the remains of farmsteads, and at least one slave cemetery.[2]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Eastern Piedmont Farmsteads and Plantations: A Site File Expedition" (PDF). University of North Carolina. Retrieved 2015-09-06.


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