National Register of Historic Places
Coolmore Plantation
Coolmore Plantation is a historic place in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000581.
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Coolmore Plantation
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About this place
What is Coolmore Plantation?
Coolmore Plantation, also known as Coolmore and the Powell House, is a historic plantation house located near Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Built in 1858–61, the main house is one of the finest Italianate-style plantation houses in the state. The house and its similarly styled outbuildings were designed by Baltimore architect E. G. Lind for Dr. Joseph J.W. and Martha Powell. Paintwork is by Baltimore artist Ernst Dreyer. Coolmore was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1978, and is a Save America's Treasures project.
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Listing details
- Name
- Coolmore Plantation
- City
- Tarboro
- County
- Edgecombe County
- State
- North Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- February 18, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000581
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 35.92432, -77.59437
When was Coolmore Plantation listed on the National Register?
Coolmore Plantation was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971.
Where is Coolmore Plantation located?
Coolmore Plantation is located in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina at approximately 35.92432, -77.59437. See the map above.
Is Coolmore Plantation a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Coolmore Plantation is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.