The interior is a feast for your eyes with its exquisite woodwork including Federal and Greek Revival mantels, extensive paneled wainscot with crotch mahogany faux finish, winder stair with Chinese Chippendale railing, paneled doors with original hardware, bold door and window moldings, and antique built-in cabinets. The floor plan retains its Federal two-over-two-room hall-and-parlor plan. This impressive house was built for William Turner Smith (1810-1855) and his wife Mary Campbell Smith (1814-1886) around 1835 shortly after their marriage.Įxtensive archaeological studies have revealed the rich architectural history of this elegant home. All three houses were used as field hospitals during the battle. The Battle of Averasboro occurred in this community of Smithville, a strategic location because of its setting between the Cape Fear River and the Black River. In a rural pocket at the Cumberland-Harnett county line once known as Smithville, three Smith family plantations still remain: Oak Grove (1789) in the center Lebanon (1824) to the north and the William T. Nearby access to the Cape Fear River Trail offers exceptional water-related outdoor activities. Excellent location minutes from I-95 provides the best of rural living with city amenities close-by.

The house requires complete rehabilitation, but qualifies for historic preservation tax credits. The exquisite woodwork throughout is an architectural lover’s dream. The substantial 4,000+ square foot house features numerous high-style architectural elements. Smith House is one of three Smith family plantations that all served as field hospitals during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. Rural two-acre setting belies its close proximity to Fayetteville, Research Triangle, and RDU International Airport in the 5th most populated county in North Carolina. $60,000Ĭontact Cathleen Turner with Preservation North Carolina: 91įrom the Preservation North Carolina listing:ĪRCHITECTURAL DREAM STEEPED IN HISTORY! Stately 1835 Federal house with exquisite woodwork once served as a Civil War field hospital. The home features original hardwood floors, beautiful mantels, paneled wainscoting and Chinese Chippendale railing. The home will require extensive renovations as it has been stripped of it’s plasterwork, but it does have some pretty amazing woodwork. It is located on two acres in Dunn, North Carolina. It was utilized as a hospital during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. This home is a former Civil War Field Hospital.

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