Jacob Henry House, Beaufort

Name: Jacob Henry House
Address: Beaufort, United States

#7 among attractions in Beaufort

Greek Revival architecture

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Jacob Henry House is a historic home located at Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built about 1794, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, four bay by four bay, Federal style frame dwelling. It rests on a high foundation of ballast stone and has a two-tier, full-width front porch. It was the home of Jacob Henry, who in 1809 entered into a debate over his right as a Jew to hold state office. Henry served in the North Carolina legislature in 1808 and 1809. ()

Built: 1794 (230 years ago)Coordinates: 34°43'4"N, 76°40'4"W

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Beaufort United States

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Jacob Henry House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina Maritime Museum, Old Burying Ground, Beaufort Yacht Basin, Beaufort Historic District.

~450 ftE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort
3 min walk • The North Carolina Maritime Museum is a system of regional museums within the North Carolina Museum of History, which in turn part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
~1290 ftE
Cemetery
Old Burying Ground, Beaufort
7 min walk • Old Burying Ground is a historic cemetery located at Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. It was established in 1724. There are approximately 200 stones from the pre-American Civil War era, approximately 45 from the war period, about 150 from 1865 to 1900, and a few 20th-century markers.
~1820 ftNE
34°43'20"N • 76°39'53"W
Beaufort Yacht Basin, Beaufort
9 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~1850 ftS
Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Beaufort Historic District, Beaufort
9 min walk • Beaufort Historic District is a national historic district located at Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. It encompasses 16 contributing buildings in the oldest section of the town of Beaufort.
0.5 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Gibbs House, Beaufort
14 min walk • Gibbs House is a historic home located at Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built about 1851, and is a two-story, five bay by four bay, nearly square Greek Revival style dwelling. It features a two-tier porch with four paneled posts.

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Nearby attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort (3 min walk), Old Burying Ground, Beaufort (7 min walk), Beaufort Yacht Basin, Beaufort (9 min walk), Beaufort Historic District, Beaufort (9 min walk).

Jacob Henry House, Beaufort

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Jacob Henry House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort

Old Burying Ground, Beaufort

Beaufort Yacht Basin, Beaufort

Beaufort Historic District, Beaufort

Gibbs House, Beaufort

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacob Henry House?