National Register of Historic Places

Cupola House

Cupola House is a historic place in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000889.

Edenton, Chowan County, North CarolinaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000889★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cupola House?

The Cupola House is a historic house museum in Edenton, North Carolina. Built in 1756–1758, it is the second oldest building in Edenton, and the only known surviving example in the American South of a "jutt," or overhanging second floor. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Cupola House
City
Edenton
County
Chowan County
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000889
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.05758, -76.60960
When was Cupola House listed on the National Register?

Cupola House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Cupola House located?

Cupola House is located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina at approximately 36.05758, -76.60960. See the map above.

Is Cupola House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cupola House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.