James Mangum House, historic house in North Carolina, United States
James Mangum House is a two-story residence built in 1838 in the Federal architectural style near Creedmoor. The structure features a slightly offset central hallway, a one-story kitchen section on the north side, and fine woodwork in Greek Revival style, particularly on the fireplace mantels.
The house was built in 1838 by Brigadier General James Manuel Mangum and his wife Lydia Ferrell Mangum on over 1000 acres of farmland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and underwent restoration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the 1970s.
The house served as a center of family and community life across multiple generations. The owner William David even used the porch for local court sessions, showing how the private and public spheres were intertwined in rural settings.
The house is located on the eastern side of Beaverdam Lake in the northwestern part of Wake County and is now privately owned. Interior visits are not publicly accessible, so check conditions and accessibility beforehand.
Henry Kearney Sandling, a later owner, fought in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and was wounded on the first day. The Sandling family lived in the house for about 100 years, creating a long narrative of rural life in North Carolina.
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