Rogers-Whitaker-Haywood House
Encyclopedia
The Rogers-Whitaker-Haywood House is a historic home in Wake Crossroads, North Carolina
, an unincorporated community northeast of the state capital Raleigh
. Built in 1771, the house is an example of Federal architecture
. In September 1985, the Rogers-Whitaker-Haywood House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, an unincorporated community northeast of the state capital Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
. Built in 1771, the house is an example of Federal architecture
Federal architecture
Federal-style architecture is the name for the classicizing architecture built in the United States between c. 1780 and 1830, and particularly from 1785 to 1815. This style shares its name with its era, the Federal Period. The name Federal style is also used in association with furniture design...
. In September 1985, the Rogers-Whitaker-Haywood House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.