Foscue and Simmons Plantations

Foscue and Simmons Plantations is a historic agricultural complex with seven buildings, four sites, one structure, and one object spread across farmland in North Carolina. The site includes a cemetery dating from 1849 to 1918, tobacco barns, and residences built in different architectural styles.

George Forbes built the main Federal-style house between 1821 and 1825, establishing the plantation as a major agricultural estate. The property continued to operate and expand through the hands of multiple families over the following generations.

The property displays architectural styles spanning generations, from Federal to Italianate to Bungalow design. Walking through the grounds reveals how the buildings and their layout reflect the long history of farming families living and working here.

The property covers a large area with multiple buildings spread across the land, requiring time to explore thoroughly. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor walking in rural Jones County, especially during warmer seasons.

The property preserves rare marl pits and a preserved marl dredger from 1940, revealing how farmers historically extracted lime from the ground. This equipment represents an overlooked part of the land's working past beyond simply growing crops.

Location: Jones County

Inception: 1825

GPS coordinates: 35.03920,-77.20030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42