Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace

The Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace is a reconstructed two-story log house with five rooms built around original brick chimneys from the 1790s in a valley setting. The property also features six surviving outbuildings from the 1800s including structures for weaving, tool storage, spring water access, meat smoking, and grain storage.

The house was built in the 1790s and served as the birthplace of Zebulon Vance, who later became Governor of North Carolina and a US Senator. His rise began during the Civil War era and continued afterward when he served in the Senate for many years.

The site shows how work and daily routines were organized on a rural farm in the 1800s, with separate buildings serving distinct purposes. Visitors can see how people managed weaving, food storage, and preservation as part of their regular lives.

The site is easy to walk through and all buildings are accessible without requiring strenuous hiking. It helps to allow yourself enough time for a leisurely tour to understand the layout and purpose of each structure.

The property displays a preserved dwelling from the 1790s that documents the lives of people who worked on the farm. This rare example gives visitors direct insight into living conditions during that period.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.70110,-82.49640

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04