House in the Horseshoe, Colonial plantation house in Sanford, North Carolina.
The House in the Horseshoe stands on a horseshoe-shaped bend of Deep River, featuring a double-walled construction and D-shaped architectural design.
During the American Revolution in 1781, British loyalists under David Fanning attacked the property, which belonged to Philip Alston and his group of independence-seeking colonists.
The interior exhibits period furnishings and antiques from colonial and Revolutionary War times, representing North Carolina residential life from the late 1700s.
Located at 288 Alston House Road in Sanford, the site operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available upon request.
The property later became home to Benjamin Williams, who served four terms as North Carolina governor and implemented substantial modifications to the structure.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 35.46711,-79.38347
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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