John Wesley McElroy House

The John Wesley McElroy House is a private residence featuring Greek Revival architecture in Burnsville, North Carolina. The building blends Federal and Greek Revival style elements and was constructed during the middle 1800s.

The house was built during the 1840s and served as a hospital and command center during the American Civil War. After the conflict, it became a residence again and later served as the town's first post office.

The building takes its name from the family who first built it and displays furnishings and objects from different time periods inside. Visitors can see how residents lived and what belongings mattered to them.

The building now operates as a museum and can be visited as a cultural institution, with exhibits showing regional artifacts and furnishings. Visitors should expect uneven floors and steep stairs, which are common in houses of this age.

The structure was abandoned in the 1970s but was purchased by a local history association in 1987 and underwent thorough restoration. This effort preserved the original building and made it available as a museum in the following decades.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1845

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.91750,-82.30167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07