Bracebridge Hall, historic house in North Carolina, United States
Bracebridge Hall is a large house built in the early 1800s in Edgecombe County near Tarboro. The two-story structure combines Greek Revival and Victorian architectural styles, with high ceilings and broad windows, and sits on land with several outbuildings including a barn and overseer's house.
The house was completed in 1826 and became home to Governor Elias Carr, a prominent figure in the region. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, with the protected boundaries expanded in 2005.
The name Bracebridge Hall comes from the family who built and shaped the estate. The house served as a gathering place for local society and reflects how a prominent family lived and entertained in the 1800s.
The estate covers about 150 acres and can be explored on foot, allowing visitors to see the various buildings and old cemetery. The setting is quiet and relatively flat, making it easy to walk around at your own pace.
The Overseer's House on the grounds reveals how a plantation was organized and managed daily. This smaller building offers insight into the hierarchy of agricultural operations that visitors often overlook when focusing on the main house.
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