Hare Plantation House, Greek Revival plantation house in Como, North Carolina.
Hare Plantation House is a two-story frame building with a gable roof and classical design in Como, North Carolina. The structure features a front pediment supported by four square columns and sits on about 8 acres of maintained historical grounds.
The house was built around 1815 during North Carolina's early agricultural expansion period. It was part of how plantations developed as centers of the region's economy at that time.
The house shows regional building style through its columned porch and classical design features that reflect local construction methods of the early 1800s. These elements remain visible today and shape how visitors experience the place.
The property sits west of US Highway 258 and is easy to reach by car via country roads. The surroundings offer open, quiet grounds that invite you to walk around and view the historical buildings and grounds.
Official recognition came in 1971 when the house was added to the National Register, honoring its importance to regional farming history. This designation helps protect the building and shows visitors its historical value.
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