Sans Souci (Hillsborough, North Carolina)

Sans Souci
Sans Souci, March 2007
Location E. Corbin St., Hillsborough, North Carolina
Coordinates 36°4′56″N 79°5′37″W / 36.08222°N 79.09361°W / 36.08222; -79.09361Coordinates: 36°4′56″N 79°5′37″W / 36.08222°N 79.09361°W / 36.08222; -79.09361
Area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built 1813 (1813)
Architectural style Greek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference # 71000613[1]
Added to NRHP August 26, 1971

Sans Souci is a historic home located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built about 1813, as two-story, three bay, frame dwelling with a gable roof and set on a brick foundation. Later additions included 1 1/2-story flanking wings added in the Federal period and a Greek Revival shed addition built in the mid-19th century across the rear of the main block and the east wing. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen, office, and servant's quarters.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1] It is located in the Hillsborough Historic District.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ John B. Wells, III (April 1971). "Sans Souci" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-02-01.


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